A 16-year-old boy was discovered with a stab wound near the Esso Garage on London Road in Bath late Wednesday night, September 24. Emergency services were alerted at approximately 11:16 pm after members of the public administered first aid at the scene close to a block of flats.
The boy sustained a stab wound to his leg and was promptly transported to the hospital, where he remains under treatment. Thankfully, his injuries are reported to be neither life-threatening nor life-changing. Alongside him, a 20-year-old man was also treated for a minor cut and has since been discharged.
Initial police investigations suggest the attack occurred in a communal area near Snow Hill House flats. Despite swift police response and area searches, no suspects have yet been identified. Two individuals, described as wearing face coverings—one in a hoody and the other in a blue coat—fled through nearby gardens.
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The Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance landed at Kensington Meadows and later transported one of the injured to Southmead Hospital.
Bath Neighbourhood Inspector Stuart King praised the prompt actions of bystanders who provided critical first aid. He reassured the community that there is no ongoing wider threat but confirmed increased police patrols will be in place.
Police are urging anyone with information, or who may have CCTV, doorbell, or dashcam footage, to come forward. Witnesses can contact the local neighbourhood team by calling 101, quoting reference 5225269262, or report anonymously through Crimestoppers.