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Arrest after man stabbed in Castle Park
A man has been stabbed during what police say was a “confrontation involving a number of people”.
A section of Castle Park near Bristol Bridge remained cordoned off on Thursday following the incident on Wednesday night. A taxi that appears to have been abandoned is inside the cordon.
Police arrested a 35-year-old man, who remains in custody.
Officers say the man who was stabbed was taken to hospital and has since been discharged.
The force has now launched an appeal for witnesses to come forward.
A police cordon remains in place after a man was stabbed in Castle Park – photo: Ellie Pipe
In a statement, police said: “We are seeking witnesses following an assault in Bristol last night (Wednesday, August 3).
“Police were called just after 10pm amid multiple reports of a confrontation involving a number of people.
“Officers found a man in Castle Park had been stabbed and he was taken to hospital. He has since been discharged.
“A 35-year-old man was arrested and remains in custody.
“Enquiries into the incident are ongoing in the area and a scene is currently in place.”
Anyone with information can call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5222185835, or complete our online appeals form.
Main photo: Ellie Pipe
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