‘Very loved’ teenager is killed as community leaders make ‘heartfelt plea for peace’ as police arrest another teen over the attack
- A teenager died yesterday following a late night incident in St Pauls, Bristol
- He has not yet ben formally identified but his family are aware of his death
A ‘very loved’ young man was killed yesterday following a tragic incident in Bristol.
The boy, believed to be in his late teens, died in hospital late last night after suffering serious injuries in the St Pauls area of the city.
Emergency services rushed to the scene at around 11pm and although the teenager has not been formally identified, his family are aware of the death.
One community leader even made a ‘heartfelt plea for peace’ just as police arrested another teenager in relation to the incident.
‘Awoke to hear that another youth’s life has been taken in St Paul’s,’ Eastville councillor Lorraine Francis tweeted.
A teenager died yesterday following a late night incident in St Pauls, Bristol
‘Sad times for the community and his loved ones. As a councillor and human being I send a heartfelt plea for peace.’
A member of the community in St Pauls also told Bristol Live: ‘This was a lad who was very loved here, everybody knew him liked him. The whole community is in absolute shock, people are very upset, saying “no, not him”.’
Avon and Somerset Police have now launched an investigation into the incident, with a cordon remaining in place at St Pauls.
Officers have not yet stated the nature of injuries sustained or any details about what took place last night.
As of this morning, the arrested teenager continued to be in police custody but it remains unclear what he was arrested on suspicion of.
A police spokesman said: ‘Police were called after a man was found with injuries on Grosvenor Road, St Paul’s, Bristol, just after 11pm on Friday 21 July. The man was taken to hospital by ambulance and, sadly, has died.
‘While no formal identification has taken place, he’s believed to be in his late teens and from Bristol. His immediate family are aware and have our deepest sympathy. They will be supported by specially-trained family liaison officers.
‘A man, also in his late teens, has been arrested and remains in police custody at this time. We’re very grateful to the community for their support to the officers who attended this tragic incident.
Emergency services rushed to the scene at around 11pm last night following the incident
Avon and Somerset Police have now launched an investigation into the incident
Officers have not yet stated the nature of injuries sustained or any details about the incident
‘There will be an increased police presence in the area while our enquiries continue and we’d encourage anyone with concerns to speak to our officers. The investigation is at a very early stage and we’d ask anyone with information or footage which could help our enquiries please call 101 and give the reference 5223175298.
‘Alternatively contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously by calling 0800 555 111, or online at https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information.’
MailOnline has approached Avon and Somerset Police for further information.
