Two arrested after a stabbing in Bath

Two people have been arrested following a serious assault in Bath this morning (Sunday November 24).

At around 2.55am we were called to Terrace Walk in Bath to reports of a man suffering from multiple stab wounds.

Officers arrived at the scene within three minutes of receiving the call and, along with other residents, immediately provided first aid.

The victim was taken to hospital where his condition is critical but stable and his injuries are not believed to be life-changing. His immediate family has been notified.

An investigation was conducted to identify suspects, and two people were confirmed present at approximately 4:30 a.m.

An 18-year-old was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, a 19-year-old was detained on suspicion of assisting the perpetrator. Both remain in police custody pending the conclusion of the investigation.

Insp Karen Corrigan from Neighborhood Policing said: “I understand this will be a disturbing and distressing incident for the community and I would like to reassure them that this is being treated as an isolated incident and there is believed to be no further risk to the public.

“I would like to commend the work of members of the public who provided immediate first aid to the victim before officers arrived, and also the officers who, along with paramedics, continued to provide that first aid.

“The scene at Terrace Walk remains in place, investigations are ongoing and members of the public can expect an increased police presence in the coming days.

“If you have any concerns or questions, please speak to any of the neighborhood policing teams who will be carrying out patrols in high visibility areas. The mobile police stations are located in Bath city centre, on what is locally known as ‘Bog Island’.

If you witnessed the incident or have doorbell, dash cam or CCTV footage that could assist our investigation, please give us a call.