CCTV appeal after man in 40s stabbed

A MAN was stabbed outside a shop along one of Bristol’s busiest roads.

The victim, aged in his 40s, suffered stab wounds to his arm and upper body during the attack along Stapleton Road in Easton.

It happened last month but Avon and Somerset Police have only just shared details as they launched a CCTV appeal.

The victim was taken to hospital after the attack, which happened outside the International Foodmarket at about 7pm on Saturday, April 17.

He has since been discharged and police have been carrying out doorto-door and CCTV enquiries as part of their investigation into the incident of GBH (grievous bodily harm).

The police appeal shared this afternoon stated: “We’re issuing CCTV footage of a man police would like to identify in connection with a GBH that took place in Easton, Bristol, last month. He is described as a black man, of average build, wearing a blue face mask, dark hoodie, red bottoms and white trainers.”

Officers are keen to speak to anyone who saw what happened and has not yet spoken to police, or anyone who recognises the man pictured. Call 101 providing reference 5221082237.