Filton Avenue stabbing: Murder probe launched and three arrested after man dies in Bristol

A murder investigation has been launched after a man died in Bristol.

Police say they were called to reports of a stabbing in Filton Avenue, Horfield, at around 3.45am on Wednesday 21 August.

The victim managed to get into a car and drive a short distance to Oakley Road, where someone he was with then called for an ambulance.

Paramedics took the man to Southmead Hospital where he died a short time later.

Three men were arrested at approximately 4.20am.

Filton Avenue remains closed with forensic investigations are underway.

Chief Inspector Keith Smith, of the North Bristol Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “Our thoughts first and foremost are with the family of the man who has died today.

"They have been informed of what has happened and will be supported by a specially-trained officer while we investigate these tragic circumstances.

“The formal identification process will need to be completed, but we understand the man who died was in his late-30s."

Three men in their 20s have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in police custody. Police will be carrying out high-visibility patrols in the area.

“This is clearly a hugely distressing time for the man’s family and therefore would ask people are sensitive to that and avoid speculating about what may have taken place while those inquiries are carried out," Ch Insp Smith added.

Martin Treasure lives on Oakley Road. He told ITV News he heard a woman screaming before he saw a man get out of a car near his home.

"He was shouting ‘I’ve been stabbed - I’m dying, I’m dying’ - the women were still screaming for help," he said.

"The police arrived very quickly and started doing CPR on him.

"I've never seen anything like it."

Other witnesses on Oakley Road also reported ‘hearing screams’.

Anybody who has footage from the surrounding area, including dashcam, or witnessed what happened is asked to police call 101 and quote reference number 5224220087.