Four people have been arrested and a teenage boy is in hospital with ‘serious injuries’ after he was stabbed in Pill.
The 16 year-old was assaulted in the Easton Road/North Grove area at around 11am yesterday (December 29).
He was taken to hospital for treatment for injuries described by police as ‘serious.’
Specialist forensic police teams have been carrying out detailed investigations of the area.
The teenager remains in hospital.
Police have launched an investigation and four people have been arrested in connection with the incident.
Officers have upped patrols in the area.
A police spokesman said: “We’re investigating a serious assault on a 16-year-old boy in Pill.
“The victim suffered stab injuries after being assaulted in the Easton Road/North Grove area at around 11am on Sunday 29 December.
“His injuries are described as serious and he remains in hospital undergoing treatment.
“We believe those involved were known to each other and we’ve made four arrests as part of our ongoing investigation.
“Neighbourhood officers will be carrying out additional reassurance patrols in the area over the next few days.”
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
A spokesman said: “ If you saw any part of this incident and haven’t yet spoken with the police, or have any other information which could help the inquiry team, please call us on 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5219298351.”
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