Police issue update on death of 19-year-old in St Paul’s

Investigations continue following the death of a young man who was found with injuries on Grosvenor Road, St Paul’s, Bristol, just after 11pm on Friday 21 July.

He went to hospital by ambulance but sadly could not be saved. A forensic post-mortem examination on Saturday 22 July established the cause of death as knife wounds.

The formal identification process has not yet happened, but police believe the victim to be a 19-year-old man from St Paul’s. Specially-trained family liaison officers are supporting the family.

The murder investigation is being led by the specialist Major Crime Investigation Team (MCIT).

Initial forensic investigations at the scene were completed and Grosvenor Road reopened on Saturday evening.

A teenager arrested near the scene on Friday night has now been eliminated from the murder investigation. He has been charged with an unrelated offence of possessing an offensive weapon and remains in custody ahead of a court appearance.

There will be an increased police presence in St Paul’s as the investigation continues. Police neighbourhood teams will be carrying out uniformed patrols as a contact point for the community.

Police say they are still in the early stages of their enquiries and are exploring all avenues of investigation. They still need any information the community can give.

You can contact police by calling 101 or through the website, www.avonandsomerset.police.uk. Please give the reference 5223175298. Alternatively contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously.

You won’t be asked your name and cannot be traced whether you ring 0800 555 111 or use the anonymous online form https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information.