A boy was among the three arrestedNews
Shannon Brown Reporter
11:46, 10 May 2025
Police in Newtown Park.(Image: PAUL GILLIS / Reach PLC)
Three teenagers have been arrested after a man was stabbed in a park in Bristol.
Emergency services were called to Newtown Park, near Hassel Drive in St Philips at around 11.30pm on Thursday, May 8.
A man in his 20s was stabbed and said he had been attacked by multiple males who fled the scene on bikes.
Avon and Somerset Police said the victim remains in hospital today (Saturday, May 10).
Two 19-year-old men and a 16-year-old boy were arrested at around 9.40pm on Friday, May 9.
They all remain in police custody, a police spokesperson said.
The investigation into the attack continues and detectives will be carrying out further enquiries throughout the day.
Officers are still asking for information from anyone who may be able to help.
Avon and Somerset Police said: “Three people have been arrested in connection with the serious assault in a Bristol park earlier this week.
“Officers were called to Newtown Park, near Hassell Drive, by the ambulance service at about 11.30pm on Thursday, May 8.
“A man in his 20s suffered knife wounds and said he had been attacked by multiple males who made off on bikes. The victim remains in hospital.
“Two 19-year-old men and a 16-year-old male were arrested at approximately 9.40pm last night (Friday 9 May). All are currently in police custody.
“Detectives will be carrying out a significant number of enquiries throughout the day as the investigation into what happened continues.
“We’d still ask anyone with information that could help those enquiries to please contact us on 101 quoting reference number 5225129176.”