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Man in his 30s dies after city centre stabbing
A man has died after being stabbed in Castle Park.
The man in his 30s was found injured and was taken to hospital with a suspected stab wound.
He later died in hospital.
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Emergency services were called to Fairfax Street at 4.26pm on Tuesday.
A man has died following an assault in Castle Park yesterday (Tuesday 31 January).
A cordon is in place in the park after a man in his 30s was taken to hospital with a suspected stab wound.
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— Avon and Somerset Police (@ASPolice) February 1, 2023
The man’s identity has not yet been formally identified and Avon and Somerset police are working to trace his next of kin.
The Pithay, Nelson Street and Fairfax Street were closed off on Tuesday evening while officers searched the park with torches.
A police cordon remained in place in Castle Park on Wednesday while police carry out enquiries.
A police cordon remains in place in Castle Park on Wednesday morning – photo: Meg Houghton Gilmour
A murder investigation has been launched by the force following the man’s death.
Chief inspector Robert Cheeseman said: “We understand these events will cause the public concern and we’d like to reassure people a thorough investigation is already underway, led by detectives from our Major Crime Investigation Team.
“Unfortunately, we have not yet been able to notify the man’s next of kin yet and this is something we’re trying to do as a matter of urgency.
“A post-mortem examination will take place in due course to establish exactly how he died, and specialist family liaison officers are on standby to provide the man’s family with support.”
Detectives have issued an appeal for witnesses after launching a murder inquiry into a man’s death in Bristol yesterday.
Anyone who saw an altercation between two groups of men in Castle Park at around 4.25pm is asked to call 101 quoting 5223024599.
— Avon and Somerset Police (@ASPolice) February 1, 2023
Cheeseman added: “While we are in the early stages of our inquiry, we know there was an altercation between two groups of men in the park near the ruins of St Peter’s Church shortly before 4.25pm.
“Following this altercation, one of the men we believe was involved left the scene on a bicycle as the victim made his way to Fairfax Street where he was then found by the member of the public.
“As part of our investigation, we’re keen to hear from anyone who was in the area yesterday afternoon who saw two groups of men, all of whom were black, involved in what might have appeared to be a disagreement.”
Eye witnesses or anyone who has CCTV, mobile or dashcam footage of the incident is being asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 5223024599.
Alternatively, you can contact police through the force’s online appeals form.
Main photo: Mia Vines Booth
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