Police have arrested two more people in connection with the murders of two teenagers in Knowle West, Bristol. Max Dixon, 16, and Mason Rist, 15, were attacked by a number of people and later died in hospital. A 44-year-old man and a 15-year-old were arrested, in addition to a third man, 20, who was also arrested on suspicion of murder, and a 22-year-old man who was arrested later.
At a news conference on Tuesday, Bristol Police Commander Supt Mark Runacres said that the incident was not believed to be “rooted in gang warfare”. He added that although he understood the impact that the incident has had, he was determined to support the community. Members of the community have come together to light candles and lay flowers.
GoFundMe pages have been set up to help with the funeral costs for the two teenagers, raising more than £2,000. High-visibility patrols are now being carried out to provide reassurance to the community while enquiries are conducted, police said. The incident has shocked the community, and police are continuing to investigate to find those responsible.
The people of Bristol have showed their solidarity in the wake of the tragedy. The incident has been condemned by senior police officers and politicians, and the community has shown that it stands with those affected. The deaths of Max and Mason are a tragic loss for the community, and their families and friends are in the thoughts of many people
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