A 16-year-old boy has died after being stabbed by two people wearing masks in Bristol's Rawnsley Park last night.
Medics tried to save the teenager, but he was pronounced dead after collapsing on West Street in the St Philips area of the city on Wednesday evening.
The boy was attacked by two people wearing masks who then fled on bicycles, Avon and Somerset Police said.
Police were called at 6pm on Wednesday evening and declared a ‘critical incident’, before launching a murder investigation.
Rawnsley Park, where the stabbing took place
Authorities set up a cordon between West Street and the Lawrence Hill roundabout, which has since been taken down, while a cordon remains in place in Rawnsley Park.
Police said the victim has not been formally identified, but their family has been informed, with a post-mortem to take place ‘in due course’.
The killing comes weeks after the deaths of Mason Rist, 15, and Max Dixon, 16, who were stabbed in the Knowle West area of the city.
Bristol Commander Superintendent Mark Runacres said: “Tragically, we have lost another young life from our city in utterly horrific circumstances.
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Stapleton Road, where the teenager collapsed after being attacked
“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.
“While we are keeping an open mind, there is no clear evidence to suggest this is linked to other recent incidents in the city.”
Bristol mayor Marvin Rees called the death “tragic news”.
Rees continued: “I can't begin to imagine what the victims' family are experiencing, my thoughts are with them.
“This needs to stop. We will make every effort to support the family, the police and local community at this time.”
Referencing the other incidents in Bristol, police said: “These tragedies are a stark reminder of the horrific impact knife crime has on our communities.
“One of our key priorities is to reduce knife crime and we are working year-round to tackle it.”