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Two young teens arrested following stabbing in Broadmead
Two teenagers have been arrested following the stabbing of a 13-year-old on Thursday evening.
Following the attack near the junction of The Horsefair, Hanover Court and Concorde Street at about 7.40pm.
Police investigating the incident near Cabot Circus have arrested a 13-year-old boy on suspicion of causing actual bodily harm and violent disorder.
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The second boy aged 14, has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, affray and possession of a knife/blade in a public place.
The boy has since been released on bail with conditions not to contact named individuals and not to attend the Cabot Circus area.
The victim remains in hospital in a stable condition, with his injuries not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.
Detectives investigating a knife incident in Cabot Circus, Bristol, in which a 13-year-old boy was injured have made an arrest.
Insp Tom Gent said a full and thorough investigation is continuing with significant progress being made.
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Inspector Tom Gent said: “We know this incident will have caused upset and concern and we want to reassure our communities that we’re carrying out a full and thorough investigation, with significant progress already being made.
“We’re working closely with our partner agencies to ensure all necessary safeguarding is in place and additional patrols were carried out over the weekend.
“If you have any ongoing worries as a result of what happened, please speak to an officer with your Neighbourhood Policing team.”
Anyone who saw what happened or anyone with mobile phone, dashcam or doorbell footage which could help is asked to call 101 and give the call handler the reference 5224167149.
Main photo: Betty Woolerton
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