Man charged after Bristol city center stabbing leaves victim in critical condition

A 37-year-old man has been charged with grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent following an incident in Bristol city center yesterday. Ian McInally, of Talbot Avenue, Bristol, was also charged with possessing a knife in a public place.

McInally is currently in police custody and is due to appear at Bristol Magistrates’ Court today (Wednesday, May 29). Police were called to Bond Street at 11.30am yesterday after reports of a disturbance.

A man in his 40s was found with stab wounds and was rushed to hospital where he remains in a critical but stable condition.

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Police praised members of the public who intervened and disarmed the attacker within seconds of the incident, which happened outside McDonalds on Bond Street at around 11.30am. Police said they received a number of calls from members of the public about an altercation between two men at the venue.

Several members of the public bravely intervened in this incident after seeing him at the scene,” said T/DC Investigating Officer Andrew Smetham. “They disarmed a man with a knife and prevented him from leaving the area before upon the arrival of the officers.

“People are never expected to engage in acts of violence and I would like to acknowledge the courage of those who put themselves in harm’s way. Another member of the public came to the aid of the injured man, giving him first aid and they too deserve praise.

“While we do not believe there is any ongoing risk to the public, neighborhood officers will remain in the area and continue to patrol the town center to provide reassurance,” he added.

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