Bristol house explosion latest: Woman and man killed and three others injured in ‘suspicious’ blast

Police will patrol the streets to reassure residents after a man and woman died following an explosion at a house in Bristol, Avon and Somerset Police have said.

In a statement on Sunday afternoon, Superintendent Matt Ebbs said: “We know this incident will be of great concern to those living in the affected communities, and our neighbourhood policing teams will be carrying out patrols to provide reassurance and advice.

“And if anyone is worried or concerned, please speak to an officer.”

He added: “This does remain a complex and sensitive investigation and we’ll continue to provide updates as and when they’re available.”

Avon and Somerset police superintendent Matt Ebbs has said a cordon will remain in place until at least this evening.

“As a precaution, people living within the cordon were evacuated to a temporary rest center, and we want to thank them for their ongoing cooperation and understanding.

“We fully recognize how disruptive this has been for them, and to manage expectations, we think the cordon will remain in place until at least the evening, and we’ll continue to provide updates where we can public safety will always be our priority and will reduce the cordon as soon as it’s safe for people to return to their homes.”

Avon and Somerset police superintendent Matt Ebbs has given an update about the force’s inquiries at the Speedwell property.

“Officers are also carrying out inquiries at another property in Speedwell, which is linked to the man who died. No evacuations have been necessary at this scene.”

Avon and Somerset police superintendent Matt Ebbs has said three people were hospitalised following the incident.

“Three people, a man, a woman and a child were taken to hospital to be treated for minor injuries.”

Avon and Somerset police superintendent Matt Ebbs has said a man and a woman have died during the Bristol explosion.

“Their families have been updated and are being supported by specially trained officers, and our thoughts are very much with them.”

Police will give an update as part of a press conference shortly. We will bring you the latest lines.

Superintendent Matt Ebbs will hold a news conference at approximately 4pm, according to Sky News.

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Officers are also carrying out enquiries at a property in Speedwell linked to this incident.

The force said: “Given the recent change to the UK threat level, we would like to reassure the public from the outset we are not treating this as a suspected terrorist incident.

“We ask people not to speculate around the circumstances and continue to encourage the public to avoid the area while emergency services respond to this incident.”