Man found lying in the road in 'critical' condition

Injured man was lying next to a bike in Totterdown area of Bristol

Author: Gavin RutterPublished 26th Sep 2025

Police are appealing for witnesses after an injured man was found lying in the road in Bristol.

The man was found in Wells Road, Totterdown, at the junction with St Johns Lane, at approximately 5.45am this morning, with a bike in the road next to him.

He was taken to hospital and is currently in a critical condition.

Police say CCTV enquiries have been carried out but it remains unclear at the moment how the man sustained his injuries, including whether any other person or vehicle was involved.

Officers are asking anyone who may have seen what happened, or has relevant dashcam footage, to get in touch.

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