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Man’s body found during multi-agency response in centre of Bath

Tuesday 24th February 2026 Becky Feather, Reporter Crime

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Police have revealed that a man’s body was found at the city centre premises where emergency services were called at the weekend.

Police remained at the scene late into the evening of Sunday 22nd February

Crews, including a hazardous area response team from South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, attended an address in Lower Borough Walls at around 4.25pm on Sunday 22nd February in response to a concern for welfare incident.

Today, Tuesday 24th February, Avon & Somerset Police said in a statement: “Officers on Sunday were involved in a multi-agency response to an incident at an address in Lower Borough Walls, Bath.

“Emergency services were called to the scene at around 4.25pm. Sadly, a man was found deceased at the property.

“Their next of kin has been informed and our thoughts are with them.

“The circumstances behind the death are considered non-suspicious and there is not believed to be any wider risk to the public.

“We would like to thank the public for their patience while our enquiries were carried out.”

Reports of a chemical incident at the scene have not been confirmed by emergency services.

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