Uk - Emergency incident as woman with bag linked to sudden illness, Bath, 29 July 2024

[StillDiggin]

An emergency incident is unfolding in Bath this afternoon after a woman with a bag approached people who then fell suddenly ill. Police officers, paramedics and fire crews are at the scene.

The incident happened in Stall Street at around 2.30pm this afternoon, Monday, July 29. This is a live blog and we will be keeping you updated below.

Avon and Somerset Police said: "Emergency services are responding to an incident in Bath. At around 2.30pm, a woman approached people with a bag, leading to some individuals feeling unwell. The ambulance service made us aware at 3.08pm.

"As a precaution, emergency services personnel are wearing protective clothing. We are working with South Western Ambulance Service and Avon Fire and Rescue Service at the scene and have well-rehearsed plans for responding to such incidents.

Woman with bag and people falling ill sparks emergency cordon

A serious incident is unfolding in the city

www.somersetlive.co.uk

 

[StillDiggin]

People stripped and hosed down amid chemical attack fears

Victims are being stripped and hosed down by paramedics wearing hazmat suits

www.bristolpost.co.uk

 

[LadyL]

they haven't revealed any of the symptoms experienced - just that people suddenly were unwell
I'm interested in the symptoms and obviously hope everyone will be ok

 

[vls12345]

Avon and Somerset Police have reported that two people have been taken to hospital following the incident. They said:

Two people are being taken to hospital by South Western Ambulance Service this afternoon, having reported experiencing breathing difficulties and itchy eyes. Emergency services remain at the scene at the moment, but we hope to be able to reopen the area as soon as possible.

Woman with bag and people falling ill sparks emergency cordon

A serious incident is unfolding in the city

www.somersetlive.co.uk

 

[bobbymkii]

The first thing I thought after hearing about this is that Bath is only about an hour's drive away from Salisbury and the Porton Down lab!

 

[Ladyotm]

I hope authorities get to the bottom of this and find a motive.2 incidents in the UK within hours/days of each other.

 

[tarabull]

Two taken to hospital in Bath after woman approached them with bag

Two people were taken to hospital with breathing difficulties and itchy eyes.

www.bbc.com

 

[Sherlock&Watson]

Bath: Woman held on suspicion of administering noxious substance

A 73-year-old woman has been arrested, after an incident in Bath that left a woman in hospital.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[LadyL]

Bath: Woman held on suspicion of administering noxious substance

A 73-year-old woman has been arrested, after an incident in Bath that left a woman in hospital.

www.bbc.co.uk

73! I wasn't expecting that

 

[Observant-ADHD-ENFP-BSc]

There has to be either an utterly innocent story or a twisted, complex horror tale. This is so bizarre.

 

[Luwin]

I wonder how or why the 73year old was not affected by the contents of the bag

 

[starlightstarbright]

I think it’s interesting (and perhaps quite convenient) that other big stories have taken over here in the UK and we’ve heard nothing more about this. Is it because there are serious national security issues and it’s been kept quiet? Is it because it was nothing at all, just a panic?

 

[iamshadow21]

I wonder how or why the 73year old was not affected by the contents of the bag

I have been wondering this, too.

 

[Lucy6226]

Bath: Woman held on suspicion of administering noxious substance

A 73-year-old woman has been arrested, after an incident in Bath that left a woman in hospital.

www.bbc.co.uk

Interesting that the article states 'Police inquiries will now continue to establish whether a crime was committed'

It wouldn't surprise me if this is completely innocent. The woman approached multiple people according to witnesses...but only two of those became ill? Over reaction, psychological maybe?

 

[Inthedetails]

Interesting that the article states 'Police inquiries will now continue to establish whether a crime was committed'

It wouldn't surprise me if this is completely innocent. The woman approached multiple people according to witnesses...but only two of those became ill? Over reaction, psychological maybe?

I leaning toward some psychological issue - a 73yo woman approaching people alone sounds a bit odd to begin with, let alone "with a bag" that makes people apparently sick. I am very curious what was in the bag. but at this point, I'm not thinking this is a crime against UK. People are jumpy, though.

jmo

 

[TootsieFootsie]

Maybe the woman didn't know what was in the bag, she'd found it and was trying to ask people if they knew what it was.

Perhaps the bag belonged to someone she knew and she was worried that it might contain drugs.
Maybe she didn't want to go to the Police because she didn't want to get the person she knew into trouble if it was something harmless.

Just guessing.

 

[TootsieFootsie]

MSN

Woman released after 'noxious' bag incident​

A 73-year-old woman has been released after being arrested on suspicion of administering an unknown noxious substance.

"It would appear this was an isolated incident and there was seemingly no intentional attempt to harm anybody," said Ch Insp Scott Hill from Avon and Somerset Police.

"Further enquiries will be carried out" by officers, after the woman was released under investigation.

 

[Sherlock&Watson]

Bath 'noxious' bag incident: Further enquiries after arrest

The 73-year-old woman was questioned and released after the incident on Monday 29 July.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Sherlock&Watson]

Investigative update on incident in Bath city centre | Avon and Somerset Police

“At this stage of our investigation, it would appear this was an isolated incident and there was seemingly no intentional attempt to harm anybody.”…

www.avonandsomerset.police.uk

 

[IloveAaronEckhart4Ever]

Was it a bag of vomit?