Police Ask For Information Following Attack on Teenage Boy

Police are asking anyone for information regarding an incident in the St Jude’s area of Bristol at the weekend to come forward.

A teenage boy was attacked by a group of between eight and ten boys at around 7.50pm on Saturday 30 September 2023.

Police and ambulances responded to the incident which left a 16 year old boy taken to hospital with suspected stab injuries. The have been described as ‘not believed to be life-threatening.’

The boy took refuge at a friend’s home in John Cozens House following the attack outside.

Police believe the attackers to have come along Wade Street and Lamb Street before fleeing the scene down Wade Street and Wellington Road.

The offenders are described as arriving and leaving on two bicycles and an e-scooter. All wore dark clothing with some having their faces covered.

Sergeant Brett Worthington said: “This is a worrying incident and we’re listening to the community. We have targeted patrols in place and some positive lines of enquiry to follow up. If you have any concerns do please tell us in the neighbourhood team so we can make sure we’re patrolling the right places at the right times.”

If you were in the area of John Cozens House between 7.30pm and 8.30pm on Saturday 30 September and saw what happened, or if you have any footage or information, we’d like to hear from you.”

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