Two teenagers have died in Bristol after being "attacked by a number of people" who then fled the scene in a car, police say.<br /><br />A murder probe has been launched following the "incredibly shocking and tragic incident" in Knowle West last night (Saturday).<br /><br />The boys - aged 15 and 16 - sustained stab wounds. They were taken to hospital but died in the early hours of today (Sunday).<br /><br />A 44-year-old man and a 15-year-old boy have since been arrested, Avon and Somerset Police said.<br /><br />A vehicle has also been seized.<br /><br />Officers were called to Ilminster Avenue at around 11:20pm and provided first aid to the teenagers.<br /><br />Formal identification of the victims has not yet taken place and a forensic post-mortem will be carried out in due course.<br /><br />Bristol Commander Supt Mark Runacres said: “This is an incredibly shocking and tragic incident where two young boys, who had their whole lives ahead of them, have sadly died.<br /><br />“Our collective thoughts are with their families at what is undoubtedly a very difficult time. Specialist family liaison officers will now be assigned to the families to provide them with support and keep them updated on the investigation.<br /><br />“A cordon is in place on Ilminster Avenue between Newquay Road and Tavistock Road, and members of the public can expect to see a large police presence as forensic searches and other enquiries are conducted.<br /><br />“There are a significant number of properties within the cordon and we would like to apologise for the disruption caused, but we hope people understand the importance of the work being carried out.<br /><br />“House-to-house enquiries are underway and CCTV and doorbell footage continues to be gathered.<br /><br />“We have also identified several witnesses who we will be taking statements from. Detectives are particularly keen to speak with passengers on a bus which was on Ilminster Avenue at the time of the incident.<br /><br />“The neighbourhood policing team will be setting up a mobile police station near the scene.<br /><br />"We encourage anyone with any concerns or questions to speak to any of the officers.<br /><br />"High-visibility patrols will also be carried out to provide reassurance to the community.”<br /><br />He added: “It is extremely important there should be no commentary or sharing of information or images online which could in any way prejudice and any future proceedings.<br /><br />“It can be an offence to identify anyone who witnessed all or part of the incident as well as those who have been arrested.<br /><br />“I’d also like to remind people of the impact the sharing of images, footage or even discussing the incident online may have on the families of the two boys.<br /><br />"They are already going through the most difficult of times and you may cause them further upset.”
