Arrest after teen injured with knife in Frome confrontation

Paul JonesJuly 8, 20250 Comment0

A 41-YEAR-OLD man was arrested over an alleged assault – involving a knife – in Frome on Saturday morning (July 5).

This incident unfolded at around 5am, when police officers were made aware of an incident in Culver Hill, when a man is alleged to have approached two teenagers, becoming aggressive.

“The man threatened the pair with a knife and, while no initial injury was reported, it was later established one of the victims had sustained a cut to their shoulder,” an Avon & Somerset Police spokesperson said.

“The victim has been taken to hospital to receive medical attention, his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening or life changing.”

Officers were out in the area throughout the day and a man was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm.

“We would also like to remind the public that this is a live investigation and ask them not to speculate online,” the spokesperson added.

Anyone who was in the area and witnessed the incident, or has information which could help the investigation, should contact police on 101 and quote reference 5225188083.