Knifeman storms petrol station and holds hostages as staff hide in safe room

Police are at the scene of an incident which has led to the closure of Hengrove Way, Bristol (Picture: BPM/Aaron Johnson)

At least one person has been injured in a hostage siege after a knifeman stormed a petrol station in Bristol.

Staff are hiding in a safe room while a negotiator tries to calm the scene at

Hengrove Way.

Armed police have swarmed the premises and are in contact with the workers, who have not been hurt.

The injured person has been rushed to hospital and is not believed to be in a life-threatening condition.

Avon and Somerset Police confirmed the incident in a tweet as they told people to avoid the area.

Police are at the scene of an incident which has led to the closure of Hengrove Way, Bristol today, Thursday 9 September.

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. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/VNGrZgKkkx

— Avon and Somerset Police (@ASPolice) September 9, 2021

The statement said the knifeman is inside the shop of the petrol station.

It added: ‘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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