Two men charged with murder after man fatally stabbed

Three men, aged in their 20s, have been charged with murder

Two men have been charged with murder after a man was stabbed in Bristol.

Tomasz Stankiewicz, 39 sustained serious injuries in the Filton Avenue area of Horfield at about 03:45 BST on Wednesday.

Mr Stankiewicz was able to get into a car and drive a short distance to Oakley Road before needing to stop and call an ambulance. He was rushed to Southmead Hospital and died shortly after.

Gegin Assad, of Horfield, 23, and Ferahg Fukeri, 28, of Lockleaze, have been charged with his murder and remanded in custody.

Both men are due to appear at Bristol Magistrates Court on Saturday.

Avon and Somerset Police said Mr Stankiewicz's family had been informed of the charges.

A spokesperson added: "A specially-trained family liaison officer is continuing to provide them with support and our sympathies are with them at this difficult time.

"A third man arrested in connection with our inquiries has been released under investigation."

A post-mortem carried out on Thursday confirmed Mr Stankiewicz sustained a number of stab wounds.

Ch Insp Keith Smith, of the North Bristol Neighbourhood Policing Team, earlier said: “A murder inquiry, led by our Major Crime Investigation Team, is continuing as we seek to provide the man’s family with the answers they deserve about what happened on Wednesday morning.

“Our inquires at this stage have not linked this incident to any other investigation, nor do we consider there is a wider risk to the public.”

A police presence is expected to remain at an address in Filton Avenue into the weekend.

“A number of people have approached officers at the scene to understand what has happened.

"We welcome that because those officers will listen to any concerns the public may have and provide what necessary assistance they can," Ch Insp Smith said.