Further attempted murder arrest following stabbing

A group of police officers standing in front of a police cordon on Stapleton Road in Bristol. There are two green buses standing stationary behind the cordon.
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The police cordon on Stapleton Road has been removed

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A third person has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, while a man remains in a life-threatening condition after a stabbing.

Officers were called to the incident at about 14:40 BST on Stapleton Road in Easton, Bristol on Friday.

Avon and Somerset Police said they arrested a 20-year-old man on Saturday morning, while a 19-year-old man arrested on Friday on suspicion of attempted murder remains in police custody.

A 41-year-old man who was also arrested yesterday has been released with no further action.

The cordon which was in place in Stapleton Road has now been removed.

Avon and Somerset Police's neighbourhood Ch Insp Serena Serjeant said:

"Our investigation has continued overnight and we will be working to establish the circumstances of yesterday's incident throughout the weekend.

"Neighbourhood officers will remain in the area throughout the day and they will be happy to speak to anyone who has any concerns."

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