Man seriously injured in attack near Bristol pub

Police are investigating reports of a serious assault on a busy street in Bristol this morning.

Officers were called to the scene on Ashley Road by the ambulance service at around 5.30am today (November 22).

They have since confirmed that one person is in hospital in a serious but stable condition and urgently appealing for witnesses to come forward.

A section of Ashley Road, near The Criterion pub and a number of other businesses, has been closed in both directions, with officers taping off the scene and manning the area. Photos from the scene show a number of police cars and ambulance in attendance. View 2 Images

Traffic is currently being diverted down Grosvenor Road or up Ashley hill.

A police spokesperson said: "Detectives ar

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