Eight youngsters - six boys and two women aged between 15 and 17 - have been arrested on suspicion of homicide after a 16-year-old boy was stabbed in Bath.

A 35-year-old lady, who was additionally stabbed within the incident, has been discharged after being handled in hospital.

Chief Inspector Ronald Lungu, of the Bath Neighbourhood Team, mentioned: "This is a tragic incident and our thoughts this morning are very much with the family of the boy who has died.

"They have been knowledgeable of what occurred as quickly as doable and are understandably devastated. Specialist household liaison officers will now be assigned to them to supply them with assist and hold them up to date.

"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 recognized a variety of witnesses and we'll be taking formal statements from them in the end however we're additionally eager to listen to from anybody who was on the tackle on the time who hasn't but spoken to police. If you possibly can assist, please name us on 101."