Six boys and two girls have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 16-year-old boy was fatally stabbed in Bath on Saturday.
Avon and Somerset Police said officers were called to Eastfield Avenue, Bath shortly after 11pm on Saturday due to reports of a boy being stabbed.
Police said the boy was given first aid by members of the public but died at the scene.
A 35-year-old woman was also stabbed in the incident and was taken to Royal United Hospital but has since been discharged.
Six boys and two girls – all between the ages of 15 and 17 – were arrested on a bus on suspicion of murder and all remain in custody.
Superintendent Ronald Lungu of the Bath ward team said: “This is a tragic incident and our thoughts this morning are very much with the family of the boy who passed away.
“They were made aware of what happened as soon as possible and are understandably devastated. Specialist family liaison officers will now be assigned to them to support and keep them informed.”
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