Stabbing in Castle Park as suspects flee on e-bikes | Bristol Live

Two masked men fled the scene after the attack

15:37, 19 Aug 2025

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A man was stabbed in Castle Park yesterday evening, Monday, August 18. Two masked suspects were seen fleeing the scene on electric motorbikes.

At around 6.10pm, an assault was reported to Avon and Somerset Police who found that a man was being treated in hospital for knife wounds.

His injuries were not life-threatening nor life-changing and he was discharged after treatment.

The suspects were described as two man wearing face coverings, were said to have left the scene on e-bikes heading towards Temple Way.

One man was described as being 6ft tall and of a large build. He was wearing a black top and grey tracksuit bottoms.

The second man was described as being about 5ft 6ins tall, of a slight build and dressed in black.

Within 45 minutes of the attack, four people were arrested in connection with the incident, although three were released without charge after further investigation.

One man, 21, remains in police custody after being arrested on suspicion of affray.

Anyone who was in the area of Castle Park between 6pm and 7pm on Monday evening may have relevant information and should contact the force.

Avon and Somerset Police said: "Police are appealing for witnesses, information, and any footage after a man was injured in an assault in Castle Park in Bristol.

"It was reported at about 6.10pm on Monday 18 August, and after initial enquiries officers found a man at hospital being treated for knife wounds which were neither life-threatening or life-changing. He was discharged after treatment.

"The suspects were said to have left the scene on electric motorbikes towards Temple Way.

"They were both wearing face-coverings and are described as a man about 6ft tall and of large build, wearing a black top grey tracksuit bottoms, and a shorter man, about 5ft 6ins tall and slight, dressed in black.

"Within 45 minutes, officers arrested four people in connection with the incident. Three were later released without charge after further investigation.

"One man, 21, arrested on suspicion of affray, remains in police custody.

"Officers are keen to hear from anyone who was in the area of the park between 6pm and 7pm on Tuesday who has any relevant information or footage.

"If you can help, please call 101 and give the reference 5225233657.

"Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously by calling 0800 555 111, or online here."

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