Man in 30s dies after being stabbed in park sparking police probe

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A man was fund stabbed on Monday afternoon and later died of his wounds (Image: Geoffrey Bennett)
A man was fund stabbed on Monday afternoon and later died of his wounds (Image: Geoffrey Bennett)

A man in his 30s has died after he was found stabbed in a city centre, police have revealed.

Avon and Somerset Police were called to the Castle Park area of Bristol on Tuesday afternoon at around 4.30pm following reports from members of the public of an injured man.

The victim was found with serious injuries and was rushed to hospital where, despite the best attempts by staff, he later died.

Police are currently working to discover his identity so his next of kin can be informed.

A cordon is in place in the area as officers begin an investigation into the tragedy.

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Man in 30s dies after being stabbed in park sparking police probeThe man was rushed to hospital from the Castle Park area of Bristol but later died (Geoffrey Bennett)

A spokesman for Avon and Somerset Police said: "A man has died following an assault in Bristol city centre.

"Police and ambulance crews were called at around 4.30pm yesterday (Tuesday 31 January) following reports of a man being stabbed in Castle Park.

"A man in his 30s was found injured and was taken to hospital by the ambulance service, where he later died. The man’s identity has not yet been formally confirmed and we are still working to trace his next of kin.

Man in 30s dies after being stabbed in park sparking police probeA police cordon is in place in the Castle Park area of Bristol (Wiki)

"A cordon is in place while officers carry out enquiries at the scene.

"Police are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen the incident in the park, or who have relevant CCTV, dashcam or mobile phone footage, which could help the investigation."

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