Man critically injured in double stabbing on busy Bristol street

Man critically injured in double stabbing on busy Bristol street

Two men have been arrested after a double stabbing on a busy Bristol street in broad daylight.

Emergency services were called to Stapleton Road at around 2.40pm on Friday, September 5 to reports a man had been assaulted.

A man has been taken to hospital in a critical condition, with injuries described as life threatening, Avon and Somerset Police has said. Two men, aged 19 and 41, have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

The 19-year-old suspect has been taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Neighbourhood Chief Inspector Serena Serjeant said: “This was a shocking attack and we are carrying out urgent enquiries to understand the full circumstances.

“As a result, there’s a heavy police presence in the area at