Police make further arrests after teenager attacked in Bristol

Officers investigating incident in Cabot Circus

Author: Gavin RutterPublished 9th Mar 2026

Police have made two further arrests following an assault on a teenage girl in Bristol city centre, bringing the total number to five.

The attack occurred on Philadelphia Street in Cabot Circus at around 7.45pm on Wednesday, 4th March.

Three suspects were initially detained on Thursday for offences including affray, racially aggravated fear of violence, and grievous bodily harm with intent.

Further arrests were made overnight from Friday to Saturday, involving a 12-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl, both suspected of affray.

All suspects have been released on police bail.

Authorities are continuing their investigation and have urged anyone with information to come forward.

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