Bristol, England – Three individuals have been arrested in connection with the tragic deaths of two teenagers, Mason Rist, 15, and Max Dixon, 16, who were fatally stabbed following an incident in Ilminster Avenue, Knowle West on Saturday night. The suspects include two teenage boys, aged 15 and 16, who have been arrested on suspicion of murder, and a 46-year-old woman who has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder. All three are currently in police custody.
The arrests were made as part of an ongoing investigation by Avon and Somerset Police, bringing the total number of individuals arrested in connection to the case to eight. The victims’ family has spoken out following the heartbreaking loss, expressing the devastation and impact of the tragic event on their lives.
The teenagers, described as passionate about football, were brutally killed by a gang that reportedly fled in a car after the attack. Witness Kirsty Kidd, a neighbor, shared a harrowing account of the incident, stating that Mason was pleading for help as he lay fatally injured in her ex-partner’s arms. She expressed her desperation, saying “We tried everything, I just wanted them to be ok.”
In a heartfelt tribute, a woman believed to be Max’s mother, Leanne Ekland, shared a poignant message, expressing the devastation and loss her family is experiencing. Max’s sister, Kayleigh, also expressed her grief and love for her brother, emphasizing the impact of his untimely passing on their family.
The community has been deeply affected by this tragic event, and the arrests bring a glimmer of hope for justice to be served. The shocking loss of these young lives has left a profound impact on their loved ones and the community at large. As the investigation continues, the memory of Mason and Max will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved them.