Two streets in South Bristol have been cordoned off by police this morning after reports of a firearm being discharged.
Avon and Somerset Police said officers, including armed ones, were deployed to Hareclive Road in Hartcliffe at 9.40pm last night. The police helicopter was also called to the scene.
In a statement, the force said those involved in the incident are reported to have fled the area immediately after the firearm was discharged and that it is currently unclear whether anyone has been injured. Cordons are currently in place on Hareclive Road and Newland Road while officers are also examining a car.
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The force said members of the public can expect an increased police presence in the area and, as part of their investigation, house to house and CCTV enquires are underway.
Here is the statement from Avon and Somerset Police in full: “Shortly after 9.40pm last night we received multiple calls about a firearm being discharged in the Hareclive Road area of Bristol.
“Officers, including armed officers, were immediately deployed to the scene and the police helicopter was asked to lift from its base in South Wales. Those involved in the incident are reported to have fled the area immediately after the firearm was discharged and it is currently unclear whether anyone has been injured.
“Members of the public can expect an increased police presence in the area as we seek to locate those involved and establish what happened. As part of our investigation house to house and CCTV enquires are underway.
“Cordons are currently in place on Hareclive Road and Newland Road while officers are also examining a car. Anyone with information is asked to phone 101 and provide the call handler with the reference 522073769.”
