A man in his 40s was found critically injured in the street
16:33, 03 Feb 2026Updated 17:08, 03 Feb 2026
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Police will “leave no stone unturned” in murder investigation after a man who was found criticially injured in Bristol has died.
The man, who is in his 40s, was found just before 11pm on Stapleton Road, East Bristol, yesterday (Monday, February 2).
He was taken to hospital for treatment but his injuries were not survivable and he died this morning (February 3).
The police force has not yet been able to contact the man’s family to inform them of his death.
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Seven people, aged between 18 and 29, were seen on Stapleton Road roughly ten minutes before the victim was found.
Police chased the men down on foot as some were thought to be in possession of bladed weapons.
All seven were detained, searched, and arrested last night and while in custody today were re-arrested on suspicion of murder.
Superintendent Deepak Kenth said: “This murder enquiry is in its early stages, and we will leave no stone unturned in our efforts to identify the person, or persons, responsible.
“Seven arrests were made last night prior to the man’s death, and those people will be questioned over the coming hours as we build up a comprehensive picture of what happened.
“We urge anyone with information, however inconsequential it may seem, to please come forward.
“We know the community will be shocked and greatly upset to learn of this tragedy and we will have extra officers in the area to provide reassurance over the coming days. Please speak to any of those officers if you have concerns, as they will be happy to help.”