Man charged with murder of Bristol teenager

A man has been charged wit the murder of a teenager in Bristol.

Kairon Sawyers, 19, of Whitchurch, is due appear before Bristol Magistrates Court today (Wednesday, October 20).

It is in connection with the death of an 18-year-old boy found injured in Hayes Close, Lawrence Hill, Thursday, October 14 at about 6.20pm on

A post-mortem examination has found that he died from a stab wound to the chest.

Two people have been charged in relation to the incident.

A 17-year-old boy, who can not be named because of his age, was remanded in custody after appearing in court charged with the attempted murder of Sawyers yesterday.

Detectives still want to hear from anyone who was in the area of Hayes Close and Hassell Drive between 6pm and 7pm on Thursday, especially anyone with dashcam, CCTV or phone footage of the area between those times.

Bristol Commander Superintendent Mark Runacres said: “Our community feels deeply this heartbreaking loss of a young life. Neighbourhood officers continue to patrol and engage with people.

“I and my colleagues welcomed the opportunity to meet with concerned parents, community groups, other agencies and services on Monday to listen, to explain what we’re doing, and discuss how we can continue to pull together to keep our children safe on the streets.”If you have any information, call 101 and give the reference 5221241131.

Crimestoppers will take information 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111.