Bristol teenage boy rushed to hospital after park stabbing

A teenage boy was taken to hospital after being stabbed in a Bristol park.  

The 14-year-old was playing football at Mina Road Park in St Werburgh's when police say the serious assault occurred.   

They say the teenager was approached by two other teenagers, one of which then stabbed him.   

The victim has since returned from home following the incident at approximately 4pm on February 4.

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He was unable to provide a physical description of one of the offenders although he is described as being aged approximately 16 or 17, tall and was wearing all black clothing with a black balaclava. 

The other is described as black, aged approximately 14 or 15, about 5ft 11ins tall and wearing all black clothing with Nike trainers. Both were riding bikes.

A 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent and released on bail.

Officers would like to speak to anyone in the area at the time and saw anything suspicious or those who may have witnessed the incident.

Anyone with information which could help the investigation is asked to call 101 and quote reference 5224030417.