An investigation is underway after two men sustained stab wounds in the centre of Bath last night, Sunday 14th January.
A forensic officer working on Royal Avenue | Photo © Bath Echo
The incident happened in the Royal Avenue and Queen’s Parade area shortly after 9pm.
An 18-year-old man sustained injuries to his chest and leg and is currently in Southmead Hospital.
His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening but could potentially be life-changing.
A 20-year-old man sustained injuries to his face and arm and was taken to Royal United Hospital in Bath where he was treated before being discharged.
The scene on Royal Avenue in Bath | Photo © Bath Echo
The Wiltshire Air Ambulance attended the scene, landing on the Royal Crescent.
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the incident and is currently in police custody.
Police officers guarding the cordon at Queen’s Parade Place | Photo © Bath Echo
A cordon has been put in place on Royal Avenue/ Queen’s Parade to allow specialist crime scene investigators to examine it and for searches to take place.
Police officers guarding the cordon | Photo © Bath Echo
CCTV from the area will be reviewed as part of the ongoing inquiry.
Detective Inspector Hannah Marsh said: “We’ve already identified a number of people we’re interested in speaking to about this incident but we’re also keen on hearing from anyone who witnessed it or who has information which could help us.
The closed gates at the entrance to Royal Avenue | Photo © Bath Echo
“Incidents such as this remain uncommon in Bath but we appreciate what happened will cause people alarm and the sight of the large cordon will prompt questions from local residents.
“There will be a highly visible police presence in the area while we carry out enquiries and neighbourhood officers will continue to patrol the area once these have been completed to provide reassurance to the community. Should you have any questions or concerns please approach an officer.”
The extensive cordon around the scene | Photo © Bath Echo
A spokesperson for the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) said: “We were called at 21:08hrs on Sunday 14 January to an incident in Queen’s Parade Place, Bath.
“We sent one double-crewed ambulance, an operations officer, and an air ambulance. We conveyed one patient by land ambulance to Southmead Hospital.”
If you can help with the investigation, call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5224011708, or complete the online appeals form here.
You can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their Anonymous Online Form.
Police vehicles at the scene | Photo © Bath Echo
No personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded and you will not go to court or have to speak to police when contacting Crimestoppers.
