TWO people have been arrested after a man was found with a number of stab wounds in Bath.

The victim was taken to hospital where he remains in a critical but stable condition, with injuries thought to be life-changing.

Police were called to Terrace Walk, Bath, following reports of a man with multiple stab wounds at around 2.55am on Sunday, November 24

Officers arrived within three minutes of the call being received and provided immediate first aid alongside members of the public.

His next of kin have been informed. Enquiries were made to identify suspects and two people were attested at around 4.30am on Sunday.

An 18-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and a 19-year-old suspect was arrested 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."

Anybody with concerns or questions are urged to speak with any of the Neighbourhood Policing Team who will be conducting high-visibility patrols.

There will also be a mobile police station in place at the locally named ‘Bog Island’ in Bath city centre.

Anybody who witnessed the incident or has doorbell, dashcam or CCTV footage which could aid police enquiries are asked to call police on 101 and quote reference 5224309200.