Bristol, United Kingdom – Two teenagers lost their lives in a tragic knife attack in Bristol, prompting a murder inquiry and an intensified search for more suspects by the Avon and Somerset Police. The boys, aged 15 and 16, were fatally stabbed in Ilminster Avenue in Knowle West at around 11:20 pm on Saturday night, according to the authorities.
Police reported that the attack was carried out by a group of individuals who then fled the scene in a car. In the aftermath of the incident, a 44-year-old man and a 15-year-old boy were arrested and are currently in custody. Additionally, a vehicle connected to the crime has been seized by the authorities.
The victims sustained serious stab wounds and were transported to Southmead Hospital and Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, where they tragically succumbed to their injuries in the early hours of Sunday morning. The families of the boys were present at the hospitals, and the Major Crime Investigation Team is providing them with regular updates on the investigation.
Furthermore, detectives are seeking to speak with anyone who was on a bus in Ilminster Avenue at the time of the attack. And, in an effort to gather more evidence, police are gathering CCTV and doorbell footage, as well as conducting house-to-house inquiries.
In the wake of this devastating incident, the community has been urged to come forward with any information or relevant footage that may aid in the investigation. Anyone with such information is encouraged to contact 101 and quote reference 5224023382.
The senseless loss of these two young lives has left the entire community in shock, and authorities are emphasizing the importance of cooperation in their ongoing efforts to bring those responsible to justice.