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Manhunt continues after stabbing death
A murder investigation has been launched and a manhunt is underway after the death of a man following a stabbing.
The attack happened at around 5.40pm on Friday on Stapleton Road in Easton with the victim taken by paramedics to Southmead Hospital where died later that evening.
A police helicopter has been used in the search for the attacker but he remains at large.
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One man has so far been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and and is in custody.
During much of Friday and Saturday, Stapleton Road was closed between the train station and Robertson Road while police forensics team looked for evidence.
Bristol police commander, superintendent Mark Runacres, said: “Our thoughts and sympathies go out to the loved ones of this man, who will receive support from a specially-trained officer and will be kept updated as our investigation progresses.
“A murder inquiry has been launched and is being led by our Major Crime Investigation Team.
“A large amount of CCTV has already been reviewed to further our understanding of what happened and those efforts are continuing today.”
Runacres added: “There is no place for violence on Bristol’s streets and we are committed to working with partners around this issue.
“We want the community to understand that we are here to help them.
“We understand such tragic news is hugely distressing and therefore there will be an increased police presence in the area over the coming days with more patrols carried out, not because we’re aware of any increased risk, but because we want to make sure you can approach us to raise any concerns.
“Stapleton Road is a busy place at the best of times, especially early on a Friday evening.
“We are grateful to those people who have already spoken to police and told us what they saw and we’d urge anyone else with information to please contact us as soon as possible.”
Main photo: Martin Booth
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