A 16-year-old boy has died after he was stabbed in a park in Bristol yesterday evening.
Police were called by the ambulance service at 6pm to a report that a boy had been found injured on the A420.
Despite the best efforts of emergency services, he sadly died at the scene.
The victim was attacked in Rawnsley Park by two people wearing masks who fled the scene on bicycles. After being attacked, the victim ran to a nearby road where a motorist helped him before he collapsed in the street.
Detectives have now launched a murder investigation to identify those responsible and a critical incident has been declared.
The teenager was attacked in Rawnsley Park in Bristol by two people wearing masks who then left the scene on bicycles
A formal identification of the victim has not yet taken place, but the victim’s family have been informed. A post-mortem examination will take place in due course.
Bristol Commander, Supt Mark Runacres, said: ‘Tragically, we have lost another young life from our city in utterly horrific circumstances.
‘Our thoughts are with the victim’s family at what will be an unimaginably difficult time and officers will continue to support them.
‘We are committed to bringing those responsible to justice and we will be working tirelessly to that end.
‘While we are keeping an open mind, there is no clear evidence to suggest this is linked to other recent incidents in the city.’
The A420 was closed between West Street and the Lawrence Hill roundabout to allow crime scene investigators to examine the scene but has since reopened overnight. A cordon remains in place in Rawnsley Park.
Anyone with information, can call 101 and give the reference 5224039827 to the call handler.