POLICE are appealing for witnesses and any CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage after two young people were assaulted in Bath.

On Wednesday, September 24, at 11.16pm, ambulance crews were called after a 16-year-old boy was found with a stab wound to his leg near the Esso Garage on London Road.

Members of the public gave first aid before emergency services arrived, and the boy was taken to hospital where he remains with an injury that is neither life-threatening nor life-changing.

A 20-year-old man also went to hospital and was discharged overnight following treatment to a small cut.

Police say initial enquiries indicate the incident happened in a communal area of Snow Hill House flats, but despite a prompt police response and searches, no suspects were found.

Two suspects are reported to have made off through gardens. Both are described as wearing face coverings, one wore a hoody and one a blue coat.

Bath Neighbourhood Inspector Stuart King KPM said: “On behalf of the injured and the emergency services, I would particularly like to thank the members of the public who gave first aid for their efforts.

“Residents will see officers carrying out further investigations and uniformed reassurance patrols today, but at this stage we don’t believe there is any risk to the wider public.

“If you do have any information or concerns please either speak to officers or contact the neighbourhood team by calling 101.”

If anyone can help, call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5225269262, or complete the online appeals form.

People can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via its ‘Anonymous Online Form’.