A man is being treated in hospital today after he was stabbed in an attack in Bristol last night.
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a disturbance in the High Street in Staple Hill just after 10pm last night, Saturday, May 7.
Residents of Staple Hill woke to find Pendennis Road closed by a police cordon, which extended to the Old Mail House pub on the corner of the High Street.
Police said they were called to reports of violence in the streets at 10.10pm and arrived to find a man in his 20s had sustained a stab wound.
"We are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a man was found injured in Staple Hill last night," a police spokesperson said.
"Officers and paramedics found a man, in his 20s, who had sustained a stab wound. He was taken to hospital where he remains. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening," he added.
Police arrested an 18-year-old man on suspicion of affray. "He is in police custody. Enquiries are ongoing and police remain at the scene.
"We’d ask anyone with information about what happened to contact police on 101 giving reference number 5221099787. Or, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111," he added.
