Bristol burglary leaves one dead and two critically injured
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The attack happened in Prewett Street, Redcliffe, in the early hours
A man has died and two other men have suffered life-changing injuries during a burglary in Bristol.
The attack happened in Prewett Street, Redcliffe, just after 01:00 BST and the two injured men are currently being treated in hospital.
Two men, aged 25 and 37, have been arrested on suspicion of murder and are currently in police custody.
One line of inquiry police are pursuing is whether the incident was linked to drugs.
Reverend Kat Campion-Spall of nearby St Mary's Redcliffe Church admits drug-dealing in the area is "an issue".
Avon and Somerset Police said all the men involved in the incident are from the London area.
At the scene: BBC Points West reporter Scott Ellis
A very large area around a set of council flats has been cordoned off and a huge amount of police cordon tape been has been put up.
At a bus stop you can see a number of forensic officers inspecting something that looks like a sleeping bag along with clothing.
On Prewett Street itself, there is a black Mercedes hatchback car parked in the middle of the street with its position chalked in, so that also appears to be of interest.
Senior Investigating Officer Andrew Mott said: "We deployed a significant number of resources to this incident and as a result we've apprehended two men who ran away from the scene when we arrived.
"Early indications are that this appears to be an isolated incident but I'd urge anyone with concerns to speak to one of the neighbourhood officers."
Detectives say a cordon is likely to remain in place for "some time" to allow crime scene investigators to examine the area.
Police said all the men involved in the incident in Prewett Street are from the London area