Teenage boys killed in Bristol stabbing pictured

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Devastated members of the family have advised how their “lives will never be the same” as they pay tribute to 2 teenage boys killed in a horrifying double-stabbing by a gaggle of knifemen.

Heartbreaking tributes have been paid to soccer fan Mason Rist, 15, and “kind soul” Max Dixon, 16, who have been attacked in Bristol on Saturday evening, earlier than a gaggle of attackers are mentioned to have fled in a automotive.

Avon and Somerset Police have launched a homicide investigation following the killings in the Knowle West space of the town. A 44-year-old man and a 15-year-old boy have been arrested and are in custody.

The victims sustained stab wounds and have been taken to 2 hospitals – Southmead Hospital and Bristol Royal Hospital for Children – by ambulance, the place they died in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Mason’s devastated grandmother visited the scene of the assault this morning – the place flowers, tributes and candles have been left for the youngsters

Gail Iles revealed the teen was a loyal Liverpool fan who tragically misplaced his dad Shayne Rist to Covid. She mentioned it will be good if the membership despatched a consultant in tribute to the boy, including: “It is so tragic.”

In a tribute shared on Facebook, a girl regarded as Max’s mum advised how her life has been ripped aside by the tragedy.

“Devastated, our lives will never be the same without you my boy,” Leanne Ekland posted, alongside an image of the smiling teen.

A mom, who didn’t wish to be named, mentioned she knew each Mason and Max via her daughter who attended Knowle Park Primary School with them.

She mentioned they have been “lovely kids” and that the neighborhood had been left devastated by the information of their deaths.

“People are scared to be outside today,” she advised The Independent. “It is complete shock. How can two kids be attacked like this in the place where they live?”

It comes after Max’s heartbroken sister Kayleigh posted an emotional tribute on Facebook on Sunday, which mentioned: “My baby brother… one of a kind you are.

“You sleep tight. A beautiful, kind soul gone. Just taken 16 years so young and innocent oh my heart is broken.

“I really hope you know how much we love you. How much I love you. You will be missed kiddo I’ll always look out for you in every sunset, shine bright lil’ bro.”

Eyewitness Kirsty Kidd, 30, was first on the scene together with her accomplice Scott Lovell, 31, following the stabbing at exterior their residence at round 11.20pm.

She advised The Independent how Mason begged for assist as she and Mr Lovell held him in their arms.

“I was sleeping in the front room and I heard a massive noise outside. I looked out and I saw the person [Mason] being stabbed,” she mentioned.

“My partner went to him and his first leg gave way and then both this legs gave way and he fell into Scott’s arms. He said ‘help me’.

“I then came out with a pillow and put his head on it before police arrived. When they took him away I was so scared for him as I saw his injuries. And when they later told me he had died I was devastated.”

Ms Kidd revealed she has acquired a message of thanks from Max’s sister Kayleigh, including: “We tried everything, I just wanted them to be ok.”

The mum-of-five mentioned her eldest aged 9 had solely come in the home a couple of minutes earlier than the incident. “It could have been anyone including my own children, that’s the scary part,” she added.

Charlie Hicks, 21, lives subsequent to the place Mason collapsed to the bottom. He advised The Independent: “I found out from the sound of the police and ambulance outside. I was going to bed. I looked outside the window and I saw him [Mason] on the floor with people around him.

“They [Max and Mason] are both innocent kids. They are nice, Max loved his football and played for Park Knowle FC. It’s just so tragic this can happened, everyone is in shock.”

A vigil was held close to the scene of the assault on Sunday, the place folks lit candles and positioned flowers for the victims.

Tributes embody flowers with messages studying “Mason and Max Rest in peace”, an indication stating “Stop knife crime RIP boys” and a notice from Oasis Academy John Williams studying: “In loving memory of Mason and Max, gone but never forgotten”.

Meanwhile, a GoFundMe fundraising web page has been launched to “give these two little boys the send of they deserve”.

Football coach Scott Alden wrote a tribute to Max on Facebook: “I had the pleasure of knowing you and coaching you since you were a young boy, you were the cheekiest, happy, funniest boy a very talented footballer who loved his family and friends.

“I’m so sorry this happened to you, the world is a cruel and dangerous place now.”

Detectives mentioned additional suspects are being sought and it isn’t but identified whether or not the attackers and victims have been identified to one another. Officers additionally wish to communicate to passengers on a bus which was on Ilminster Avenue on the time of the assault.

Bristol Commander Superintendent Mark Runacres mentioned: “This is an incredibly shocking and tragic incident where two young boys, who had their whole lives ahead of them, have sadly died.

“Our collective thoughts are with their families at what is undoubtedly a very difficult time. Specialist family liaison officers will now be assigned to the families to provide them with support and keep them updated on the investigation.”