Murder detectives are investigating after a man was stabbed to death in South Gloucestershire.
Emergency services were called to a residential address in Honeysuckle Close, Bradley Stoke, at about 3.20am following reports of a casualty in critical condition from knife wounds.
Despite the best efforts of medics, a man – aged in his 30s – was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin has been informed of this death.
The suspect, a man aged in his 50s, was arrested on suspicion of murder and taken to hospital for treatment. He has since been discharged and is in custody for questioning.
Detective Inspector Mark Newbury, of the Major Crime Investigation Team, said: “Our thoughts go out to the man’s family following yesterday’s tragic events.
“We will ensure they receive support from specially-trained officers to help them and to keep them informed of our investigation.
“Our investigation is at an early stage, but at this moment in time we’d like to reassure the people of Bradley Stoke this is believed to have been an isolated incident.
“A police cordon remains in place while enquiries are carried out at the scene, so people can expect to see an increased police presence in the area.
“It’s likely those important enquiries will take a few days to complete, and we are grateful for neighbours’ understanding.
“There is not considered to be any wider risk to the public, but we’d urge anyone with concerns to speak to the local neighbourhood team or officers on the cordon who will be happy to help as best they can.”
Anyone with information that may be able to help our enquiries is asked to call 101 and quote reference number 5223281919.
