A schoolboy has been stabbed to death in a horrific park attack, with police on the hunt for his attackers. The 16-year-old victim was knifed in Rawnsley Park in Bristol at 6pm on Wednesday evening.
Police say his attackers, who were masked, fled the scene on bikes and are yet to be arrested.
After being attacked in Rawnsley Park, the teenager ran to Stapleton Road – where a driver helped him – before he collapsed on West Street.
Ambulances were called but he died at the scene. Detectives have now launched a murder investigation to identify those responsible and a critical incident has been declared.
While formal identification of the victim has not yet taken place, his family have been informed. A post-mortem examination will take place in due course.
Bristol Commander Supt Mark Runacres said: “Tragically, we have lost another young life from our city in utterly horrific circumstances.
“Our thoughts are with the victim’s family at what will be an unimaginably difficult time and officers will continue to support them.
“We are committed to bringing those responsible to justice and we will be working tirelessly to that end.”
The A420 was closed between West Street and the Lawrence Hill roundabout to allow crime scene investigators to examine the scene but has since reopened overnight. A cordon remains in place in Rawnsley Park.
Officers continue to make enquiries this morning, including reviewing CCTV footage and there will be increased patrols in the area.
