A STRETCH of the Kennet and Avon Canal remains closed after a narrow boat sank in a lock at Widcombe in Bath.

It is believed the boat had been hired for the weekend for a stag party, but it is not known how many people were on board at the time on November 1.

The Canal and River Trust said the boat is owned by hire company, Anglo Welsh, and it is believed to have begun its journey from Bradford on Avon.

Engineers are currently at the lock with the owners to make plans to remove the boat from the canal.

Anglo Welsh was unavailable for comment this week.