On Saturday, two teenagers were fatally stabbed, and now two boys – one aged 15 and the other aged 16 – have been charged with their murders. The teenagers cannot be named due to legal reasons, but they will appear at Bristol Youth Court tomorrow. Avon and Somerset Police have also charged two men with two counts of assisting an offender. The two men charged with assisting are expected to appear in Bristol Magistrates’ Court tomorrow.
Today, Antony Snook, 44, from Hartcliffe, Bristol, appeared in Bristol Magistrates’ Court and was charged with two counts of murder. He will appear at Bristol Crown Court tomorrow. Det Supt Gary Haskins, head of the Major Crime Investigation Team, has asked the media and the public not to speculate, post footage or images on social media about the case. Criminal proceedings are now active, and the five people charged have a right to a fair trial; posting images and footage could jeopardize the forthcoming proceedings and cause further upset to the families of Mason Rist and Max Dixon.
Specialist officers are providing support to the families of the two teenagers who were fatally stabbed, and their thoughts remain with them. If anyone has any information about the case, they should contact the police as soon as possible. The police do not believe the public to be at risk, as they believe all those involved were known to each other.
This is a worrying case, and local authorities will be doing their best to ensure justice is met for the families of Mason and Max. The details of the case and the trial will likely unfold over the coming weeks and months. It is important for everyone to respect the rights of the accused to a fair trial and not to interfere with the ongoing investigation
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