Bath stabbing: Boy, 17, released on bail

One man is in hospital following the incident, while the second man has been discharged

A 17-year-old from Bath who was arrested following a stabbing has been released on police bail.

The stabbing happened in the Royal Avenue and Queen's Parade area of Bath shortly after 21:00 GMT on Sunday.

An 18-year-old man from Chippenham sustained "potentially life-changing injuries" in the attack. A 20-year-old man, with no fixed address, was also injured in his arm and face.

A police cordon was put in place in Royal Victoria Park after the stabbing.

The park is close to one of Bath's most popular tourist spots, the Royal Crescent.

Det Insp Hannah Marsh said incidents like this were uncommon in Bath and it was likely to cause people alarm.

"We're keen on hearing from anyone who witnessed it or who has information which could help us," she said.

A cordon was in place through Royal Victoria Park in Bath

The 18 year-old man sustained injuries to his chest and leg and is being treated in Southmead Hospital, Avon and Somerset Police said.

The 20-year-old man was taken to Royal United Hospitals Bath where he was treated before being discharged.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the police or Crimestoppers.