Police investigation continues after firearm discharged in South Bristol
Officers are carrying out reassurance patrols in Hartcliffe after several people were arrested and charged in connection with the incident
Police say an investigation into a firearm being discharged in South Bristol is continuing, with residents expected to see more officers in the area over the coming days.
The incident happened on Pavey Road in Hartcliffe at around 1pm on Wednesday, 5 August. A number of people have since been arrested and charged as enquiries continue.
Officers will carry out additional reassurance patrols across the area this weekend while detectives pursue further lines of investigation.
Police said they are aware the incident has caused concern among local residents and are working to provide reassurance to the wider community.
No one was injured when the firearm was discharged.
Neighbourhood Superintendent Deepak Kenth said: “This incident will have caused concern to residents, but we can assure them this is an isolated incident in which, thankfully, nobody was injured, but we are nonetheless taking it incredibly seriously.
“We immediately deployed significant resources in response to the incident, took swift action to arrest and charge a number of people suspected to be involved, and there will be a heightened police presence in the area while investigations continue.
“Reassurance patrols will also be carried out in the area, and people with concerns are encouraged to raise them with officers on the ground while we keep our partners and our community updated with our enquiries.”