A MAN remains in a critical condition after a stabbing in Bath.

Police said two people have been arrested after the incident, at around 2.55am on Sunday morning (November 24).

Officers were called to Terrace Walk following reports of a man with a number of stab wounds and provided first aid, alongside members of the public.

“The victim was taken to hospital, where he remains in critical but stable condition, his injuries are thought to be life-changing. His next of kin have been informed,” an Avon & Somerset Police spokesperson said.

Two people were later arrested, at around 4.30am. An 18-year-old was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, and a 19-year-old on suspicion of assisting an offender. Both remain in police custody pending enquiries.

Neighbourhood Policing Ch Insp Karen Corrigan said: “I understand this will be a distressing and upsetting incident for the community and I would like to reassure them that this is being treated as an isolated incident and there is thought to be no further risk to the public.

“I would like to commend the work of the members of the public who provided immediate first aid to the victim before officers arrived and to the officers who continued to provide this first aid, alongside paramedics.

“A scene remains in place in Terrace Walk while enquiries continue and members of the public can expect to see a heightened police presence over the coming days.

“If you have any concerns or questions, please do speak with any of the Neighbourhood Policing Team who will be conducting high-visibility patrols and there will be a mobile police station in place in Bath city centre, by the locally named ‘Bog Island’.”

Witnesses, or anyone with information about the incident, should contact police on 101 and give the reference number 5224309200. They can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.