Investigations into Bath stabbing continue, with 11 teenagers arrested
A boy died at the scene on Eastfield Avenue, and a woman was also injured
Last updated 12th Jun 2023
Three more teenagers are being questioned by police, in connection with the death of a 16-year-old boy in Bath on Saturday.
It bring the total of people arrested in connection with the incident to 11 - 9 boys and 2 girls.
Police were called to Eastfield Avenue shortly after 11pm on Saturday, to reports of a teenager being stabbed.
Six boys and two girls, aged between 15 and 17, were initially arrested on board a bus half an hour after stabbing was reported, police said.
A 35-year-old woman, who was also stabbed and attended Royal United Hospital for treatment has since been discharged.
Chief Inspector Ronald Lungu, of the Bath Neighbourhood Team, said: “This is a tragic incident and our thoughts this morning are very much with the family of the boy who has died"
“I appreciate this is a concerning incident and I’d like to reassure people a thorough inquiry is taking place, however, should anyone have any questions I’d encourage them to make contact with their local neighbourhood policing team, who’ll be carrying out extra patrols in the area.”
A forensic post-mortem examination to determine the cause of the boy’s death will take place in due course.
Police are asking witnesses to get in contact with them, using the reference 5223136640.