Bristol stabbing – latest: Teenager dies in Rawnsley Park attack as police hunt for two people in masks
A 16-year-old boy has been stabbed to death in Bristol by two people in masks as police launch a murder investigation.
The boy ran to Stapleton Road to get help after the attack, but he collapsed in West Street and was aided by a motorist before emergency services arrived. The teenager died in the St Philips area of the city at around 6pm.
Avon and Somerset police have launched a murder probe and are hunting for the pair in masks.
The killing comes weeks after the deaths of Mason Rist, 15, and Max Dixon, 16, who were stabbed in the Knowle West area of the city on the evening of Saturday 27 January.
Bristol Commander Superintendent Mark Runacres said: “Tragically, we have lost another young life from our city in utterly horrific circumstances.”
He added: “While we are keeping an open mind, there is no clear evidence to suggest this is linked to other recent incidents in the city.”
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Key Points
Boy, 16, stabbed to death in Bristol
In pictures: Teenager attacked in park before collapsing in Bristol
Mapped: Where in Bristol did the attack happen
Stabbing comes less than three weeks after two teenagers knifed to death in Bristol
‘This needs to stop’: Mayor of Bristol responds to tragedy
Investigations continue at the scene on Thursday
15:00 , Tara Cobham
Investigators wearing white forensic suits were seen examining the scene and taking photographs on Thursday.
A yellow and white forensic tent was erected over a picnic bench in the park, close to children’s play equipment.
West of England mayor calls for new approach to tackle ‘growing trend’ of knife violence
14:22 , Tara Cobham
The mayor for the West of England has called for a new approach to tackling what he described as a “growing trend” of knife violence.
Dan Norris said: “My first thoughts are with the family and friends of this young man. It’s always a tragedy when a young person loses their life but particularly so when it is caused by such unnecessary and senseless violence.
“People across the West of England are rightly concerned about what appears to be a growing trend of knife violence.
“This can’t go on. We must learn the lessons of this and other recent tragic knife incidents across our region. A new approach to knife crime – including its complex causes – is desperately needed.”
‘This needs to stop’: Mayor of Bristol responds to tragedy
14:02 , Tara Cobham
The mayor of Bristol has said “this needs to stop” in response to the tragedy.
Marvin Rees tweeted: “Bristol is waking up to tragic news. I can’t begin to imagine what the victim’s family are experiencing, my thoughts are with them.
“This needs to stop. We will make every effort to support the family, the police and local community at this time.”
Bristol is waking up to tragic news. I can’t begin to imagine what the victims’ family are experiencing, my thoughts are with them.
This needs to stop. We will make every effort to support the family, the police and local community at this time. https://t.co/1RbuifdLaS— Marvin Rees (@MarvinJRees) February 15, 2024
Police appeal for information after murder probe launched
13:37 , Tara Cobham
Avon and Somerset Police are appealing for information after launching a murder investigation following the stabbing.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to call the force on 101, quoting 5224039827.
Tragically, a 16-year-old boy has died following a stabbing in Bristol yesterday evening.
A murder investigation has now been launched and our thoughts are with the victim's family.
If you have information which could help, call 101 quoting 5224039827.https://t.co/xaNLwEehea— Avon and Somerset Police (@ASPolice) February 15, 2024
‘We have lost another young life from our city in horrific circumstances,’ says police chief
13:15 , Tara Cobham
The Bristol police chief has said the city has “lost another young life in utterly horrific circumstances” following a series of recent stabbings.
Bristol Commander, Supt Mark Runacres, said: “Tragically, we have lost another young life from our city in utterly horrific circumstances.
“Our thoughts are with the victim’s family at what will be an unimaginably difficult time and officers will continue to support them.
“We are committed to bringing those responsible to justice and we will be working tirelessly to that end.
“While we are keeping an open mind, there is no clear evidence to suggest this is linked to other recent incidents in the city.”
Cordon remains in place in Rawnsely Park
13:00 , Tara Cobham
A cordon remains in place in Rawnsley Park after a teenager was stabbed there on Wednesday evening.
The A420 was closed between West Street and the Lawrence Hill roundabout to allow crime scene investigators to examine the scene but has since reopened overnight.
The boy ran to Stapleton Road to get help after the attack, but he collapsed in West Street.
Officers are continuing to make inquiries on Thursday morning, including reviewing CCTV footage.
There will also be increased patrols in the area.
Police do not believe stabbing linked to recent incidents in city
12:45 , Tara Cobham
The killing comes weeks after the deaths of Mason Rist, 15, and Max Dixon, 16, who were stabbed in the Knowle West area of the city on the evening of Saturday 27 January.
However, Bristol Commander Superintendent Mark Runacres said: “While we are keeping an open mind, there is no clear evidence to suggest this is linked to other recent incidents in the city.”
Stabbing comes less than three weeks after two teenagers knifed to death in Bristol
12:30 , Tara Cobham
The stabbing comes less than three weeks after two other teenage boys were knifed to death in Bristol.
Mason Rist, 15, and Max Dixon, 16, killed in the Knowle West area of the city on the evening of Saturday 27 January.
Here’s the latest on the previous incident:
Two youths remanded in custody accused of murdering Mason Rist and Max Dixon
In pictures: Forensics on the scene in Bristol
12:15 , Tara Cobham
Mapped: Where in Bristol did the attack happen
11:59 , Tara Cobham
In pictures: Teenager attacked in park before collapsing in Bristol
11:41 , Tara Cobham
Boy stabbed to death in Bristol by two people in masks as murder investigation launched
11:32 , Tara Cobham
A 16-year-old has tragically died after he was stabbed by two people wearing masks in a Bristol park on Wednesday evening.
The incident took place in the St Philips area of the city near Easton, Avon and Somerset Police said. It comes after two other teenage boys were killed in the Knowle West area of the city in January.
Mason Rist, 15, and Max Dixon, 16, were stabbed to death on the night of Saturday 27 January, with a dozen people arrested since then.
Athena Stavrou reports:
Boy stabbed to death by two people in masks in Bristol as murder probe launched
Boy, 16, stabbed to death in Bristol
11:29 , Tara Cobham
A 16-year-old boy has died after being stabbed in Bristol.
Medics tried to save the teenager but he was pronounced dead in the St Philips area of the city on Wednesday evening.
Avon and Somerset Police said the boy was attacked by two people wearing masks who then fled on bicycles.
He ran to get help after the attack but collapsed and was helped by a motorist before emergency services arrived.
The killing comes weeks after the deaths of Mason Rist, 15, and Max Dixon, 16, who were stabbed in the Knowle West area of the city.
Bristol Commander Superintendent Mark Runacres said: “Tragically, we have lost another young life from our city in utterly horrific circumstances.”
