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Bristol Post
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Estel Farell Roig

Man taken to hospital with potential life-changing injuries after Southmead assault

A man was taken to hospital to be treated for potentially life-changing injuries after an assault in Southmead.

Police are investigating the assault which left the 41-year-old man with serious injuries.

The assault happened in Charfield Road at around 10pm on Thursday, July 22.

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Avon and Somerset Police said a 36-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of wounding, but he’s been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

In a statement, the force said: "We’re investigating an assault in the Southmead area of Bristol which left a 41-year-old man with serious injuries.

"The victim was assaulted in Charfield Road at about 10pm on Thursday, July 22, and was taken to hospital to be treated for potentially life-changing injuries.

"A 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of wounding and he’s been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

"We’d like to speak to anyone who saw this incident, or who may have doorbell video footage or dash cam footage which would assist our investigation.

"If you can help, please call us on 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5221166726."

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