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Three arrested after teenager stabbed at city centre McDonald’s
Three people have been arrested after a teenager was stabbed in Bristol city centre on Thursday evening.
A 16-year-old boy was attacked at McDonald’s in Broadmead at around 8:15pm.
Police and emergency services arrived at the scene shortly after, and the boy was taken to hospital where he remains in a critical, but stable condition.
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Two men, aged 18 and 19, were arrested at the scene on suspicion of conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm.
A 13-year-old boy was arrested in the early hours on Friday morning on suspicion of attempted murder and a conspiracy offence.
Avon and Somerset Police said they did not believe the stabbing was linked to any other incident.
A statement from neighbourhood chief inspector Victoria Hayward-Melen said: “CCTV enquiries have been carried out overnight and have helped us in making three arrests at this moment in time.
“Emergency services were on the scene within a matter of minutes and the victim remains in hospital. His family are aware of what has happened; we will continue to provide them with updates as our investigation progresses and any help we can give them.
“Although our enquiries are at an early stage, we do not believe this to be linked to any other incident.
“High-visibility reassurance patrols are being carried out in the city centre and officers will be on hand to answer any questions concerned members of the public may have.
“McDonald’s and the surrounding area was busy at the time of this attack and we would therefore urge any witnesses to please come forward.
“We are conscious this was a particularly distressing incident for anyone who witnessed what happened and we are working with partners to enable support services be made available to those who need it.”
Police are asking anyone who witnessed the incident and has not yet made themselves known to police, to please call 101 and provide the call-handler with reference number 5224034758.
Main photo: Martin Booth
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