Four men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing. Avon and Somerset Police were called to Alexandra Parade, in Weston-super-Mare, shortly before 9pm yesterday, Sunday, June 9.
Officers rushed to the scene within minutes after an assault was spotted on CCTV. It has been confirmed that four men were arrested and a knife was recovered at the scene.
Police said the offenders, aged 23, 28, 33 and 53 were arrested by armed officers at a nearby property. The victim, aged in his 30s, was rushed to hospital with stab wounds that are not thought to be life-threatening.
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Avon and Somerset Police said: "Initial enquiries lead us to believe this was an isolated incident involving people known to each other. CCTV continues to be reviewed and specialist crime scene investigators will soon examine the area.
"Neighbourhood officers are targeting their patrols to the Alexandra Parade/ town centre and anyone with concerns about the incident is encouraged to talk to an officer.
"Anyone who witnessed what happened who hasn’t yet spoken with police is asked to phone 101 and provide the call handler with the reference 5224148904."
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As well as this attack in Weston-super-Mare, Bristol saw three knife attacks over the weekend. Avon and Somerset Police were called to attacks in Lockleaze, Easton and Keynsham with a total of 12 people arrested.
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