A murder investigation has been launched after a teenage boy was stabbed in Bath yesterday evening, Saturday 10th June.
The scene at Eastfield Avenue in Bath | Photo © Bath Echo
Emergency services were sent to a property on Eastfield Avenue following reports that a 16-year-old boy had been stabbed.
Members of the public provided first aid before paramedics arrived but the teenager could not be saved, and died at the scene.
A 35-year-old woman was also stabbed in the incident and attended the Royal United Hospital for treatment. She had since been discharged.
Eight people, six boys and two girls, aged between 15 and 17, were subsequently arrested on suspicion of murder from a bus on Lansdown Lane at 11.30pm.
They all currently remain in police custody.
Eastfield Avenue remains closed as investigations continue. The closure is affecting the road between the Weal and Haviland Park.
The closure is in place from the Weal to Haviland Park | Photo © Bath Echo
Scenes of crime officers have been working at a property, and a white tent had been erected outside.
A police helicopter was deployed to the scene, and the Wiltshire Air Ambulance was also called but did not land, and returned to its base in Semington.
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.
“They were informed of what happened as soon as possible and are understandably devastated.
“Specialist family liaison officers will now be assigned to them to provide them with support and keep them updated.
There are a number of police and forensic vehicles at the scene | Photo © Bath Echo
“Officers arrived at the scene within minutes of the first call being received and an investigation into the incident is already being carried out, led by the Major Crime Investigation Team.
“We’ve identified a number of witnesses and we’ll be taking formal statements from them in due course but we’re also keen to hear from anyone who was at the address at the time who hasn’t yet spoken to police.
“If you can help, please call us on 101.”
He added: “The community can expect to see a significant police presence in the area today, and for the next few days, while officers and police staff carry out a number of actions including forensic examinations, a review of CCTV footage and house-to-house enquiries.
“There is currently a large cordon in place on Eastfield Avenue while we carry out these enquires and I’d like to thank those residents whose properties are impacted by this for their patience and understanding.
“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 post-mortem examination to determine the cause of the boy’s death will take place in due course.
Anyone who witnessed anything, or who has any other information which could help the ongoing investigation, is asked to phone 101 and provide the call handler with the reference 5223136640.
