Three more teens arrested on suspicion of murder after boy, 16, killed in Bath
The number of teenagers arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a 16-year-old boy has increased to 11.
The victim, who has not yet been publicly identified, was found stabbed in Eastfield Avenue, Bath, on Saturday evening.
Passers-by provided the boy with first aid before paramedics arrived, but tragically he died at the scene.
Eight teenage suspects were arrested within half an hour – and on Sunday police announced a further three suspects had been taken into custody.
Nine boys and two girls, aged between 15 and 17, have now been arrested on suspicion of murder.
A 35-year-old woman was also stabbed during the incident and was treated in hospital but has since been discharged.
A large section of Eastfield Avenue is still cordoned off, with forensics officers still working at the scene.
Avon and Somerset Police said the cordon could remain in place for about a week while the investigation continues.
Chief Inspector Ronald Lungu said: ‘Understanding what happened last night and why is the utmost priority of officers working on this investigation, as they look to provide answers to the boy’s family.’
Residents said they saw fireworks on Saturday evening then shortly afterwards heard shouting, swearing and people running down the street.
Steven Smart, 65, said he saw a group of youths run past his house and down a path between houses on The Weal before turning and running back.
He said: ‘I saw fireworks at around 10.20pm then, about 10 minutes after, I heard a lot of screaming and shouting and a load of kids came running down and then ran back.
‘They were all on the phone.
‘I heard a woman say, “what you running for?”, then there were police cars, ambulances and helicopters.
‘As soon as I saw helicopters I thought it has got to be something serious.’
Another resident, who wanted to remain anonymous, said she heard loud shouting, swearing and people running following the noise of fireworks.
She said: ‘I was in bed and I heard the voice of a man shouting and some running. The shouting was quite loud.
‘About 10 or 15 minutes before that I heard fireworks.
‘It’s rare for the police to come here, it a nice, quiet area.’
Any witnesses, or anyone who has information which could help the investigation, are asked to phone 101.
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