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A murder investigation has been launched after a man died during a burglary incident at a Bristol block of flats.

A man was found dead in Prewett Street, Redcliffe, in the early hours on Monday, June 25 after police were called to reports of an aggravated burglary in progress.

Officers arrived on the scene at around 1.06am and found “several people had been assaulted”, including two other men who had suffered life-threatening injuries.

Senior Investigating Officer Andrew Mott, of Avon and Somerset Police, said two men from London - aged 25 and 37 - have since been arrested on suspicion of murder after allegedly fleeing the scene.

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“We deployed a significant number of resources to this incident and as a result, we’ve apprehended two men who ran away from the scene when we arrived,” he said.

“This is now a murder inquiry and the public will see a significantly increased police presence in the area with detectives and staff examining the scene and neighbourhood officers conducting extra reassurance patrols.

“Early indications are that this appears to be an isolated incident but I’d urge anyone with concerns to speak to one of the neighbourhood officers.

“Although we’ve made two arrests, we’d still like to speak to anyone who has information about this incident.

“Did you see or hear anything suspicious in the Prewett Street last night or in the early hours of this morning? Do you know anything about the events which led to this incident?"

Pictures from the scene show a white tent has now been set up outside the entrance to Canynge House, a block of flats in Prewett Street, while police tape surrounds the premises.

Redcliff Hill remains closed southbound, affecting traffic heading out of the city centre. Get all the latest on the roads in our traffic and news blog.

Drivers and commuters have been advised to consider using alternative routes until the closure is lifted.

Residents in Redcliffe and Bedminster reported being awoken by a police helicopter at approximately 1.45am, with reports suggesting the helicopter stayed in the area for around two hours.

The helicopter crew, who are based in Filton, have since apologised for the noise.

“Apologies to the residents of Bedminster and Redcliffe in Bristol for any disturbance last night, we and our colleagues @NPAS_StAthan were dealing with a serious incident,” NPAS Filton said on Twitter.

Anyone with any information regarding the incident is asked to call police on 101, quoting crime reference number 5218139404.

You can follow our live updates on this Redcliffe incident here.

At the weekend, a man was stabbed following a house party in Bristol, with police appealing for witnesses.