Nine people have been arrested after two were injured in a horror knife attack in Bristol

Nine people have been arrested following a knife attack in Bristol which left two people injured.

Officers remain at the scene and a cordon remains in place following the attack which happened near Rawnsley Park, Bristol, at around 4.40am on Sunday.

Two men in their 20s were taken to hospital with stab wounds, one of them in a serious condition, Avon and Somerset Police said.

Nine people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remain in police custody.

The police believe that the people involved are known to each other.

Neighborhood Policing Chief Inspector Scott Hill said: “This is a significant incident and I am aware that there have been a number of similar incidents of this nature over the last few months.

“I also understand that there is a great deal of concern in the community about knife crime.

“We remain committed to reducing serious violence and knife crime, particularly among young people.

“Earlier this year we launched a proactive operation targeting serious violence and knife crime and we are working closely with partners to identify and tackle the root causes.

“A police cordon remains in place in Beaumont Terrace and Rawnsley Park and officers will ensure an increased high visibility presence in the area over the coming days.

“If you have any concerns or questions, please speak to our patrol officers.”

Easton Way is closed between the junction with Stapleton Road and Pennywell Road. There is also no access to Easton Way from the Old Market.

Police have asked witnesses or anyone who saw anything suspicious in the Stapleton Road or Rawnsley Park area between 4.15am and 5am to call 101 and use reference number 5224148270.