Teenage boy stabbed near Bristol shopping centre - Avon and Somerset Police appeal for witnesses

A 15-year-old was stabbed at 5.40pm on May 26 in the underpass between The Mall and The Venue, Cribbs Causeway.

The victim was given first aid by members of the public and remains in a stable condition in hospital. His family are aware.

A 16-year-old boy was soon afterwards arrested on suspicion of possessing a bladed article and attempted murder and remains in police custody.

A second 16-year-old boy handed himself and also remains in custody following his arrest on suspicion of attempted murder.

A weapon has been recovered.

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While it’s not believed there is any wider risk to the public, uniformed officers will be carrying out reassurance patrols in the area.

The injured person and the suspect were part of a larger group of young people who ran from the scene.

The individuals were described as being in their mid-teens and mostly wearing black.

If you can help, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5225146780, or complete the online appeals form.

You can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their Anonymous Online Form.