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Tributes laid at scene where teenage boys were stabbed to death in Bristol

Source: PA Wire

Floral tributes have been laid for two teenage boys who died after being stabbed in Bristol.

The boys, named locally as Max Dixon, 16, and Mason Rist, 15, were attacked in Ilminster Avenue, in Knowle West, at about 11.20pm on Saturday.

Avon and Somerset Police said a 44-year-old man and a 15-year-old boy had been arrested and were in custody, and a vehicle had been seized.

The force said further suspects are being sought in relation to the attack and it is not yet known whether the attackers and victims were known to each other.

Officers are

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