A Frome College sociology and history teacher has been charged with attempted murder after a woman was stabbed in Bath on Monday 26th February.
Avon and Somerset Police have issued the following statement, “The woman, who is in her 20s, remains in a critical but stable condition in hospital following the attack, which happened at about 4.20pm in Dransfield Way. Her family are being supported.
“Matthew Jones, 28, of Ivy Avenue, Southdown, Bath, [was] due before Bath Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 29th February.
“Detectives continue to investigate what happened and are currently treating this as an isolated incident, having found no evidence of any wider risk to the public.
“Neighbourhood officers will continue to carry out uniformed reassurance patrols in the area over the coming days, and if you have any concerns, please speak with us.”
A spokesperson for Frome College said, “As you may be aware from the media, one of our members of staff, Matthew Jones, sociology and history teacher, has been charged by police following an incident in Bath on Monday 26th February. Please be assured this was not in any way related to Frome College nor our college community and there are no safeguarding concerns.
“We will write specifically to those students and families whose lessons are affected. These will be covered, especially exam classes, with specialist teachers where possible. We will continue to offer our support to any student affected by this news.
“As this is an ongoing police investigation, we cannot comment any further at this time. If you do have any specific concerns regarding this matter, please contact Emma Reynolds or Vicky West directly.”
