Two more teenagers have also been questioned as police make plea to parents
Bristol Magistrates’ Court (Image: Getty Images)
Three teenage boys have appeared in court for the first time after a 15-year-old was stabbed in Cribbs Causeway this week.
The trio, all aged 16, appeared at Bristol Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, May 28 after being charged in connection with the incident on Monday, May 26.
Police said the victim remains in hospital in a stable condition after he was attacked between The Mall and The Venue at around 5.40pm on the bank holiday.
The teenage suspects cannot legally be identified because of their age.
One boy, who was charged with attempted murder, possession of a bladed article in a public place and affray was remanded into youth detention pending a further hearing at Bristol Crown Court on June 25. He did not enter a plea.
A second boy admitted offences of affray and possessing an offensive weapon (a knuckleduster). He was released on conditional court bail until a sentencing hearing at Bristol Magistrates’ Court on June 25.
A third boy pleaded not guilty to charges of assault causing actual bodily harm and affray. He was released on conditional court bail until a further hearing at Bristol Magistrates’ Court on June 18.
Investigations continue into the incident and detectives have since questioned two teenagers suspected of being part of a larger group who ran from the scene.
They have both been released on bail with conditions not to contact anyone involved and not to go to Cribbs Causeway.
Neighbourhood Inspector Barny Mabbett said: “My team has been carrying out uniformed reassurance patrols in and around Cribbs Causeway since the attack.
“We’re now liaising with the local authority to reassure local schools and parents after the half-term break.
“If you suspect a child you care for was part of the group at Cribbs Causeway on Bank Holiday Monday, I urge you to do the right thing and come forward.”
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