Queens Avenue closure: Police investigate multiple stabbings in street fight in Clifton
Four men were stabbed in a street fight in Clifton in the early hours of this morning (Sunday, October 31).
Police have made nine arrests in connection with the incident described as “significant disorder” in Queens Avenue, near the Clifton Triangle, at 2.45am.
Officers were called to the fight by members of the public.
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Hide AdToday, the road remains cordoned off as investigations are carried out.
Police say four men were taken to hospital with stab wounds, while a fifth man suffered ‘a similar injury’ and also went to hospital - all five were also arrested.
Of the injured men, three have been discharged and taken into custody, while the remaining two are still receiving treatment for injuries said not to be life threatening.
Four other people arrested remain in police custody.
An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: “A police cordon remains in place while officers continue to carry out enquiries at the scene.
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Hide Ad“The neighbourhood team has been informed and additional high-visibility patrols are due to be conducted in the area going forward.”
Anyone with information about what happened is asked to call 101 and give the call-handler reference number 5221255296.