Eleven teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murder after the fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old boy at a party in Somerset.
Eight teenagers – six boys and two girls, aged between 15 and 17, were apprehended on a bus at 11.30pm – around half an hour after the stabbing was reported, Avon and Somerset Police said.
Later on Sunday, the force confirmed that three more boys, two aged 15 and one aged 16, had been arrested with all 11 suspects in custody.
Emergency services were called to an address on Eastfield Avenue, in Bath, Somerset shortly after 11pm on Saturday.
A second victim was also stabbed – with the 35-year-old woman receiving treatment in hospital and being discharged.
Members of the public attempted to save the life of the tragic team – but were unable to revive him.
Police have confirmed that a post-mortem examination will take place in the coming days.
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.’
