A man and a woman died in an explosion at their Bristol home Sunday morning, which police are treating as suspicious but not terrorism-related. Emergency services responded to a domestic incident call around 6:17am on Sterncourt Road before the blast occurred shortly after 6:30am.
Key Takeaways
Two people died in an explosion at a Bristol home that police consider suspicious but not terror-related. Three others were injured. The blast occurred after emergency services responded to a domestic incident call, prompting evacuations and road closures.
- Two dead in suspected non-terrorist attack
- Explosion followed 6:17am domestic disturbance call
- Three hospitalized with minor injuries
- Police cordoned area; residents evacuated
- Army bomb disposal team conducted searches
Avon and Somerset Police declared a major incident, evacuating nearby residents to a temporary rest center at a local Harvester pub while implementing road closures. Three others - another man, woman, and child - suffered minor injuries and were hospitalized (The Guardian). Neighbors reported hearing the explosion and seeing armed police officers arrive quickly.
Police confirmed they're not seeking additional suspects but are investigating a linked property in Speedwell without requiring evacuations there. The cordon remains in place as a precaution, with no significant damage to neighboring properties reported (BBC, Sky News). Specialist army units conducted precautionary explosive searches.
The incident follows another violent event in Bristol where a man suffered critical injuries in an alleged homophobic attack early Saturday. Police are investigating potential hate crime motivations while providing community reassurance through increased patrols (BBC).
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