Man arrested after double shooting

Police believe the shooting may be drug related

A man has been arrested in connection with a double shooting in Bristol.

He is being held by police investigating the killings which happened at around 1710 GMT on Friday in the city's Stoke Bishop district.

Officers have appealed for witnesses to come forward

Police who were called to the area found one of the victims slumped inside a silver Toyota car in Tunstall Close and the other lying in the road nearby.

It is thought the killings may be drugs related.

Both victims are believed to have been in their mid-20s, although police said they had not been identified yet.

Detective Superintendent Bill Davies, leading the investigation, said: "Anyone who saw anyone in that locality is asked to contact the police immediately."

A police spokeswoman said the shooting may be connected with an earlier incident in the Eastern area of Bristol.

Earlier on Friday, a man was forced into a vehicle and driven away.

Detectives have appealed to anyone with information to contact them on 01275 818181.