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Murder investigation following ‘shocking and violent’ incident in Brislington
A man has died and at least six were injured in what police have described as a “shocking and violent” disorder.
A murder investigation is now underway following the incident that happened on Bloomfield Road in Brislington on Tuesday night.
Police were called to the scene by a member of the public just before 10pm and say one man was found with serious injuries in nearby Runnymead Avenue. Despite being given emergency first aid, he died at the scene.
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At least six other men were hospitalised with what police say are non-life-threatening injuries.
Officers have arrested five men on suspicion of murder.
Police believe the incident involved several people who arrived at the scene in vehicles. One car was left abandoned and has now been recovered for a forensic examination.
One car was left abandoned and has now been recovered for a forensic examination
Chief inspector Mike Buck said: “This is a shocking and violent act which happened in residential streets in Brislington and a comprehensive police investigation will now be carried out with the aim of identifying all those responsible.
“We know this will be of great concern to those living in the area and we’d like to reassure the public although we’re in the early stages of an investigation, we’re currently treating this as an incident involving people known to each other. We don’t believe there is any ongoing risk to the wider public.
“One man has tragically lost his life and we’ll be prioritising informing his next of kin and giving them the care and support they need at this desperately sad time.
“This offending is likely to have been witnessed by people in the area and we would urge anyone with information which would assist with our enquiries to come forward now – especially if they have any dashcam footage or video doorbell or private CCTV footage.”
“We don’t believe there is any ongoing risk to the wider public” – chief inspector Mike Buck
A force spokesman said police don’t believe any of the six men involved in the incident are from the Bristol area.
They confirmed that two of those who have been arrested were stopped in a vehicle by Thames Valley Police on the M4 heading towards London.
Police say they are stepping up patrols in the Brislington area over the coming days to reassure the local community.
Cordons remained in place at both ends of Bloomfield Road on Wednesday
All photos: Ellie Pipe
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