Police have launched a murder probe following the death of teenage boy last night.
Emergency services raced to an address on Eastfield Avenue in Bath after the alarm was raised at around 11pm on Saturday. Officers were allegedly responding to reports that a 16-year-old boy had been 'stabbed'.
Members of the public provided the boy with first aid before paramedics arrived as they battled to save him - but the teenager sadly died at the scene.
As reported by Somerset Live, a 35-year-old woman was also allegedly stabbed during the incident. She was rushed to hospital for treatment and has since been discharged.
Eight people – six boys and two girls aged between 15 and 17 – were subsequently arrested on suspicion of murder on a bus on Lansdown Lane at 11.30pm. They all currently remain in police custody.
A large cordon was placed at the scene while police carry out enquires and officers have appealed for information.
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.”
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