Two teenagers are among four more people who have been charged over the Bristol stabbings.
Max Dixon and Mason Rist were fatally stabbed following an incident in Ilminster Avenue, Knowle West, on Saturday.
Two teens, aged 15 and 16, have been charged as part of the stabbings and will appear at Bristol Youth Court tomorrow.
A statement from Avon and Somerset Police said: “The Major Crime Investigation Team has charged two teenage boys with the murders of Mason Rist and Max Dixon.
Mason Rist was 15 years old when he was fatally stabbed
Avon and Somerset Police
“The boys, one aged 15 and the other aged 16, remain in police custody and will appear at Bristol Youth Court (sitting at Bristol Magistrates’ Court) tomorrow (Friday January 2).”
Two adult men have also been charged, Avon and Somerset Police have revealed.
The statement added: “In addition to the murder charges, detectives have also charged two men with two counts each of assisting an offender.
“Bailey Westcott, 22, of Bishopsworth, Bristol, and Jamie Ogbourne, 26, of Hartcliffe, Bristol, will appear at Bristol Magistrates’ Court tomorrow.”
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Max Dixon was 16 years old when he was fatally stabbed
Avon and Somerset Police
Detective Superintendent Gary Haskins, head of the MCIT, said: “Specialist officers are providing support to Mason’s and Max’s families and our thoughts remain with them this evening following this significant development.
“I’d like to remind both the media and the public that criminal proceedings are now active and the five people charged have a right to a fair trial.
“Posting speculation, footage and images on social media could jeopardise the forthcoming proceedings while it could also cause further upset to Mason’s and Max’s families.”
It comes after Anthony Snook, 44, of Dowling Road, Hartcliffe, Bristol, appeared at Bristol Magistrates’ Court earlier today, charged with the murders of Mason and Max.
The defendant, dressed in a grey tracksuit, spoke only to confirm his name, address and date of birth during a short hearing.
