A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a car crashed into three people following scenes of disorder in a high street.
Two of those struck suffered non-serious injuries, while a third was taken to hospital after initially feared more serious injuries.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after an incident saw a car mount a pavement in a Bristol street Credit: BPM
Cops said the injuries suffered by the three people were not as serious as initially thought Credit: BPM
The incident happened in Bristol at around 6.30am this morning.
The man believed to have been driving the vehicle was also treated for facial injuries before being arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and dangerous driving.
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He remains in custody while cops investigate what led to the incident.
Damage was also caused to a business premises during the incident.
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A scene remains in place and several roads have been closed while officers carry out their enquiries.
Thomas Street, Hepburn Road, Stokes Croft and City Road are all shut, with drivers urged to avoid the area.
Cops said there would be an increased presence in the area as neighbourhood officers carry out reassurance patrols.
Bristol Superintendent Matt Ebbs said: “We understand incidents like this are concerning to our communities, but we would like to assure the public we do not believe there to be any wider threat, but a thorough investigation will be carried out to find out exactly what led to this incident.
“Fortunately, the injuries sustained are not as serious as first thought, and we would like to assure people there will be an ongoing, heightened police presence in the area while our enquiries continue at pace.
“We understand the incident and the cordons put in place are inconvenient during a busy weekend, but we ask for your patience as we work at pace to fully investigate this incident.
“Anybody with concerns is welcome to speak to officers on the ground, but we would also appeal to anybody with CCTV, dashcam or mobile phone footage which may assist our enquiries to contact us.”
Cops are urging anybody with information to get in touch.
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