News / Avon and Somerset Constabulary
Man stabbed in face by teenager after Bristol Rovers match
A 61-year-old man was stabbed in the face while on his way home from a Bristol Rovers match on Saturday (December 9).
The victim was walking along Filton Road (A38), away from the Horfield ground, between 5pm and 5.15pm when three teenagers on bikes rode past him on the path.
Police say the man exchanged words with the trio about the way they were cycling when, in response, one of them pulled a knife, slashed at his face and stabbed his body.
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He was taken to hospital and officers say his injuries are not life threatening.
Filton Road and Dorian Way junction. Image from Google street view.
The incident happened close to a play park at the junction with Dorian Way and police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
The offender is described as white, 5ft 2ins, of slim build with a local accent. He was wearing a brown and orange baseball cap and blue top and was riding an orange bicycle.
Police also want to trace the two people he was with, one of whom is described as white, 6ft tall, with blond hair, wearing a grey jacket and on a light coloured bicycle.
The third teenager was also white. All three are between 14 and 17 years old.
Investigating officer detective sergeant Steve Black said: “This is a very concerning incident in which a 61-year-old man was attacked with a knife and we want to find those responsible as soon as possible.
“There would have been a number of people in the area, either leaving or going into the nearby Horfield Leisure Centre, or walking home following the conclusion of the Bristol Rovers match.
“Did you see this incident? Did you see three teenagers on bikes matching the descriptions we have given? If you can help, please call us.”
Anyone with information that might help the investigation can call police on 101 and quote the reference 5217281695.
Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website: www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
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