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Breaking: Knifeman takes hostages in a Bristol petrol station

A knifeman has taken hostage staff at a petrol station in Bristol.

He is in the shop while the staff are said to be uninjured in a “safe room”.

The police are in contact with the people being held.

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Armed police officers have surrounded the building.

One person has been taken to hospital.

Avon and Somerset Police said:

“Police are at the scene of an incident which has led to the closure of Hengrove Way, Bristol today.

“A man armed with a knife is inside the shop of the petrol station.

“Staff members are uninjured within a safe room and in contact with officers.

“One person has left the scene and gone to hospital with injuries not believed life-threatening.

“Armed officers and a negotiator have been deployed to try to bring the incident to a safe conclusion.

“Members of the public are urged to avoid the area.”

 

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