Avon and Somerset Police have launched an appeal for witnesses after a man was stabbed in the centre of Bath.
The scene on Pulteney Bridge | Image © ASPolice Bath and NE Somerset (@ASPBathNES on Twitter)
At around 11.55pm last night, Thursday 15th July, a man was walking along Pulteney Bridge when he was approached by another male.
An altercation occurred which led to the man sustaining a stab wound. He was taken to hospital with what are believed to be serious, but not life-threatening, injuries.
A 20-year-old man has been arrested and is in police custody at this time.
As of 10am, a cordon on Pulteney Bridge remains in place while forensic work continues at the scene.
The road is currently shut for all traffic heading away from the city and there is likely be some disruption to local businesses.
Local officers will be carrying out high-visibility patrols as a precaution following the incident.
Anyone who witnessed what happened should call 101 and give the call-handler reference number 5221160283.
Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
