Trial date set for teenager accused of Cribbs Causeway attempted murder

A 16 year old has denied the charges against him

Author: Gavin RutterPublished 27th Jun 2025
Last updated 27th Jun 2025

A 16-year-old boy has denied charges of attempted murder and affray at a hearing at Bristol Crown Court.

The teenager is charged in connection with an attack on a boy aged 15 at Cribbs Causeway on Monday 26 May.

He was remanded in youth detention on Wednesday pending trial on 24 November 2025.

A second boy, also 16, has denied charges of affray and assault causing actual bodily harm and remains on conditional court bail pending a trial at Bristol Magistrates' Court which is listed for 1 October 2025.

A third 16-year-old boy, who admitted possessing an offensive weapon (a knuckleduster) and affray, was handed a 12-month youth referral order by Bristol Magistrates on 25 June.

Another six teenagers have been arrested and remain on police bail as a police investigation continues.

Avon & Somerset Police have said the injured child continues to make good progress with his recovery.

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