Bristol: Five people released after Rawnsley Park stabbing

Five people who were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing have been released.

Avon and Somerset Police confirmed a 55-year-old man has been released without charge, while four other men aged between 16 and 27 have been released on conditional bail.

The attack happened at around 9.30pm BST on Thursday near Rawnsley Park in Bristol.

The victim, a man in his 30s, is being treated for injuries that are not currently believed to be life-threatening.

The force continues to appeal for anyone with information or footage that could help to contact officers.

Police said the injured man was not at the scene when officers arrived seven minutes after being called.

They were later told he made his way to the hospital on his own.

Officers made arrests in nearby Barker Walk the same night.

The four men, aged 16, 19, 26 and 27, have been released on bail pending further inquiries and the results of forensic tests.

District Inspector Keith Smith said: “Thankfully there was no loss of life in this case, but this is obviously a worrying incident. I would like to reassure people that officers attended promptly and made arrests quickly due to information from the community. .

“Our inquiries to gather the evidence we will need to bring charges are continuing. Although there is no suggestion of risk to the general public, we will continue to have uniformed officers carrying out reassurance patrols in the area.”