- Two men were found injured in Bristol city centre on 26 October 2026.
- One man was discovered on Temple Street after reportedly being attacked inside a nearby flat.
- A second man was found injured inside the flat.
- Both men were taken to hospital; their injuries were not believed to be life-threatening.
- Two men and two women were arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent.
Bristol (Bristol Live) October 26, 2026 – Four people have been arrested after two men were found with knife-related injuries following a reported assault in a city-centre flat. Avon and Somerset Police said officers found one seriously injured man on Temple Street at about 7.39am, while a second injured man was located inside a nearby flat. Both were taken to hospital, and neither injury was considered life-threatening.
As reported by Bristol Live, the incident led to a police cordon and the attendance of several vehicles, including forensic officers. The report stated that the first man was believed to have been attacked inside the flat before being found on Temple Street. The second man was found inside the property with an injury that was also not believed to be life-threatening.
What did Avon and Somerset Police say about the Bristol incident?
Avon and Somerset Police said two men and two women had been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent. The force asked anyone with information to contact police online or by calling 101, quoting reference number 5226348835.
BBC reporting said both injured men were taken to hospital with knife wounds and that their injuries were not believed to be life-threatening. Bristol24-7 reported that officers remained at the scene during the morning, with the last police vehicle leaving at about 1.10pm.
What happened at the city-centre flat?
The flat was identified in reports as being in or near Coopers Court on Temple Way, in the Redcliffe area of Bristol. Abri, the housing association that operates the block, said it was working closely with police while the investigation continued and declined to comment further.
Police have not publicly confirmed the circumstances leading to the reported assault, the identities of those involved, or whether charges have been brought. The investigation remains ongoing.
Background to the Bristol flat attack
The incident began when officers found a seriously injured man on Temple Street at about 7.39am on Monday, 26 October 2026. Police were told he had been assaulted inside a nearby flat. A second injured man was subsequently found inside the property, prompting the arrests and a forensic examination of the scene.
How could the development affect Bristol Live readers?
For Bristol Live readers, the arrests provide a confirmed update while police continue investigating the reported attack. The available information indicates that both injured men were receiving hospital treatment and that their injuries were not life-threatening. Residents or witnesses with relevant information may assist the inquiry by contacting Avon and Somerset Police using the quoted reference number.
