Two teenagers have been arrested following a serious assault in Bath this morning (Sunday, November 24). At around 2.55am, Avon and Somerset Police were called to Terrace Walk following reports of a man with a number of stab wounds.
Officers arrived within three minutes of the call and provided immediate first aid alongside members of the public. The victim was taken to hospital where he remains in a critical but stable condition.
His injuries are thought to be life-changing. His next of kin have been informed.
Enquiries were made to identify suspects and at 4.30am, an 18-year-old and 19-year-old, were arrested. The 18-year-old suspect was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
The 19-year-old suspect was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. Both teenagers remain in police custody pending enquiries.
Neighbourhood Policing Ch Insp Karen Corrigan said: “I understand this will be a distressing and upsetting incident for the community and I would like to reassure members of the public that we are dedicated to carrying out a full and thorough investigation. I would like to commend the work of the members of the public who provided immediate first aid to the victim before officers arrived and to the officers who continued to provide this first aid, alongside paramedics.
“A scene remains in place in Terrace Walk while enquiries continue and members of the public can expect to see a heightened police presence over the coming days. If you have any concerns or questions, please do speak with any of the Neighbourhood Policing Team who will be conducting high-visibility patrols and there are mobile police stations in place in Bath city centre, by the locally named ‘Bog Island’.”
Avon and Somerset Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident, or have doorbell, dashcam or CCTV footage which could help aid enquiries to call the force.
If you can help, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5224309200, or complete the force’s online appeals form. You can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their Anonymous Online Form.