Huge police presence in Old Market and Lawrence Hill after teenager’s death

Police have cordoned off a large area in Old Market and Lawrence Hill, in Bristol, following the death of a teenager

Avon and Somerset Police have launched a murder investigation following the incident in Hayes Close yesterday evening.

The force said a young man ‘believed to be his late teens’ died after being found with significant injuries.

A male has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

Today (October 15), police have kept up a cordon covering a large area around the scene, including Clarence Road and a part of Newtown Park.

Hayes Close is a small cul-de-sac between the park and road. It is located near The Trinity Centre.

People in the area have spoken of their shock this morning.

One man, who did not wish to be named, said: “I’m alright walking through here in the day but I certainly would never come here at night, and I’m too scared to use the underpass to get to the other side of the big roundabout (Lawrence Hill roundabout).

Another man said: “To be honest, we don’t get many incidents around here, but this is literally on my doorstep. Far too close to home.”

In a statement released last night, an Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: “A young man believed to be in his late teens was found with significant injuries.

“Sadly he couldn’t be saved and died at the scene.”

“Our hearts go out to them in their loss,” the spokesperson added.

Anyone with information should call police on 101 quoting reference 885 of 14 October.

Alternatively, they can ring the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.