Police have launched a murder investigation after a teenage boy was apparently stabbed to death in Bath yesterday, while a 35-year-old woman was also injured.
Emergency services were called to an address on Eastfield Avenue jsut after 11pm after reports the 16-year-old had been attacked with a knife.
An Avon and Somerset Police spokesman said: “Members of the public provided the boy with first aid before paramedics arrived but sadly, he could not be saved, and died at the scene.
“A 35-year-old woman was also stabbed in the incident and attended Royal United Hospital for treatment. She had since been discharged.”
In total eight people – six boys and two girls aged between 15 and 17 – were arrested on suspicion of murder from a bus on Lansdown Lane at 11.30pm. All currently remain in police custody.
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.
“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 forensic 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 our investigation, is being asked to call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5223136640.
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