An arrest after the Keynsham knife incident | News

It comes hours after two men were stabbed in Bristol

A person has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent following an incident involving a knife in Keynsham.

Officers, including armed officers from Avon and Somerset Police, were called to Aesop Drive at around 1.40pm this afternoon.

A man was taken to hospital with injuries to his hands, which are not believed to be life-threatening.

It comes just hours after two men in their 20s were stabbed in the Easton area of ​​Bristol, leaving one in a serious condition in hospital.

Nine people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with that incident, which happened near Rawnsley Park at around 4.40am this morning.

There was no suggestion that the two incidents were linked.

Commenting on the incident in Keynsham, a spokesman for Avon and Somerset Police said: “We understand there is a great deal of concern in our communities about knife crime and residents can expect to see an increased police presence following this incident .

“We remain committed to reducing knife crime and serious violence and encourage anyone with questions or concerns to speak to them.”

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