A 60-year-old has appeared in court after a man died from stab wounds sustained at a property in Combe Down at the weekend.
Michael Sloan has been charged with the murder of 55-year-old David Christian at an address in Drake Avenue on Sunday 9th July.
Formal identification is still to be completed but Mr Christian’s family have been informed.
They will be supported by a specially-trained family liaison officer.
A post-mortem established that Mr Christian died after receiving a number of stab wounds.
Sloan, of Drake Avenue, appeared before magistrates earlier today, Tuesday 11th July, and was remanded in custody ahead of a hearing at Bristol Crown Court tomorrow, Wednesday 12th July.
Emergency services were called to the address on Drake Avenue following reports of a man being injured following an altercation with another man.
Inspector Jon Nash, of the Bath Neighbourhood Team, said: “Our immediate thoughts are with the family of the man who died as they come to terms with their loss.
“Detectives from our Major Crime Investigation Team are leading the investigation and while their enquiries are at an early stage, they are confident this was an isolated incident.
“Officers and specialist police staff will remain in the area for the next few days as we carry out a number of actions, such house to house enquires and forensic examinations.
“Neighbourhood officers will also be patrolling the local area to provide reassurance to the community, who we understand may be shocked.
“We will provide updates when available but should anyone have any specific concerns, I’d encourage them to approach an officer or contact the neighbourhood team via our non-emergency number 101.”
