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Bristol Post
Bristol Post
National
Estel Farell Roig

Man left with injuries after being attacked by group of men armed with weapons

A man has been left with injuries after being attacked by a group of men armed with weapons.

The victim was walking near the skate park at Hengrove Leisure Centre shortly before 1am on Tuesday, September 29 when he was assaulted.

Officers then arrested two men in connection with the incident and seized a knife and BB gun.

In a statement, Avon and Somerset Police said: "We’re investigating a robbery that happened overnight in Hengrove, Bristol, in which a man suffered injuries after being assaulted by a group of men armed with weapons.

"The victim, a man in his 30s from Bristol, was walking near the skate park at Hengrove Leisure Centre, Hengrove Promenade shortly before 1am this morning (Tuesday 29 September) when he was approached by the men, who assaulted him and stole his scooter.

"Two men, aged 19 and 27, were arrested and officers seized a knife and a BB gun."

The scooter was also recovered and returned to the victim, the statement continued.

Police are reviewing CCTV of the area and would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information that could assist with their enquiries.

If you can help, contact 101 and give the call handler the reference 5220220732.

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