A man has been taken to hospital with potentially life-threatening stab wounds after being found injured in Bishopston on Boxing Day. Emergency services rushed to Bishop Road at around 10.50pm on December 26 after a man in his 20s was found injured.
Avon and Somerset Police said in a statement he was taken to hospital with serious injuries. His next of kin are aware, a spokesperson confirmed.
It was also reported that a group of people dressed in black were seen running from Bishop Road into Gloucester Road. Gloucester Road remains closed at the junction with Bishop Road while officers investigate the scene of the incident.
Police are now appealing for information in connection with the incident. A spokesperson for the force said: “A man was found injured in Bishop Road, Bishopston, Bristol, on Boxing Day, Tuesday 26 December. Officers and ambulance crews attended at about 10.50pm. There was a report that a group of people, all dressed in black, were seen running out of Bishop Road into Gloucester Road.
“A man in his 20s has gone to hospital with stab wounds. His injuries are currently described as potentially life-threatening. His next of kin are aware.
“Gloucester Road is closed at its junction with Bishop Road while officers examine the scene of the incident. If you were in Bishop Road or Gloucester Road between 10.15pm and 11pm and saw a group of people hanging around, spotted anyone acting suspiciously, or have any dashcam, CCTV or other footage which could help the investigation please call 101 and give the reference 5223314883.
“Alternatively contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously by calling 0800 555 111, or online at https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information.”
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