Police patrols as 'shocking' Bristol 'school wars' list circulates on social media | Bristol Live Skip to main content File image of police foot patrols in Bristol(Image: PAUL GILLIS / Reach PLC) A "shocking" post circulating on social media appears to incite violence among secondary school pupils in the Bristol area. Several concerned parents told Bristol Live the poster, titled 'Bristol War', is being shared on group chats to encourage clashes between students at 'rival' schools. Avon and Somerset Police has confirmed it is aware of the material, believed to be linked to a national trend, and it will be stepping up patrols as a result. The post lists various schools in 'red' or 'blue' columns in an apparent attempt to pit them against each other, prompting concerns against the backdrop of the city's knife crime problem.
Published: February 25, 2026 4:35 pm
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