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Bristol Post
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Jessica Mercer

Teenager stabbed in Bristol - full police statement

A teenager has been taken to hospital after he was stabbed in Bristol last night.

The victim, 16, sustained wounds after being assaulted in the Withywood area of south Bristol.

Police have confirmed he sustained stab wounds.

The incident happened at around 7.35pm yesterday evening (Thursday October 1).

Police are asking for witnesses to come forward.

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A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police said: "We're asking witnesses to come forward after an assault in Withywood last night (Thursday 1 October).

"We were called by the ambulance service at approximately 7.35pm last night following an incident in Gay Elms Road where a 16-year-old male was wounded.

"Paramedics took him to hospital. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.

"House-to-house and CCTV enquiries began last night and are continuing.

"Anyone who witnessed what happened is asked to call 101 and give the call-hander reference number 5220223242."

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