A man in his 20s was left with a serious wound to his back after being attacked by two men. The incident took place in Stokes Croft, near the junction with City Road on Friday (November 18) at around 7.40pm.
Police say the victim was struck with a weapon, leaving him with a significant wound to his back that required hospital treatment. Detectives investigating said it was a serious assault and are encouraging witnesses with information to come forward.
Detective Inspector Su Parker said: “A 25-year-old man was yesterday arrested in connection with this assault. He remains in custody. We know the two men ran away before leaving the area in a black Mercedes in the direction of the city centre."
