Another woman was arrested on suspicion of GBH
Police on Gainsborough Square, Lockleaze(Image: Submitted)
One woman suffered an injury to her face and had to be taken to hospital after a fight broke out in a street in Bristol yesterday evening, Monday, June 2.
Police were called to Gainsborough Square, in Lockleaze, at around 7.20pm to reports of a disturbance.
A brawl broke out involving two women and a man with one of the women suffering a cut to the face.
She was taken to hospital for treatment but her injury is not thought to be life-threatening or life-changing.
Three people have since been arrested in relation to the incident and at the time of reporting, remain in police custody.
One woman, aged 36, was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm.
Two other people, a man and woman both aged 35, were arrested on suspicion of affray.
At the time of the incident, BristolLive was told there was a large police presence presence.
They said: “There are nine marked police cars and at least two unmarked.”
Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with CCTV footage to come forward.
Neighbourhood policing Detective Chief Inspector Keith Smith said: “We understand incidents of this nature can be concerning for the local community but we would like to reassure them we are conducting an in-depth investigation into what happened.
“Three people have been arrested and all remain in police custody. One woman, aged 36, was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm.
“Two other people, a man and woman both aged 35, were arrested on suspicion of affray.
“Our neighbourhood officers will be conducting high-visibility reassurance patrols in the area over the coming days and I urge and concerned residents to approach our officers with any questions they may have.
“Officers will also be conducting house-to-house enquiries and a CCTV trawl in Gainsborough Square and the nearby Constable Road.
“We urge members of the public who witnessed the incident, or have any dashcam, doorbell, mobile or CCTV footage, to get in touch via 101 and quote reference 5225153745.”