Bath murder investigation continues - as police name victim as 18-year-old Ben Moncrieff
Officers with Avon and Somerset Police were called to Southgate Street in the city centre at around 3:30am Saturday morning (May 6) - a 15-year-old remains in police custody
Last updated 8th May 2023
An 18-year-old has died in the city centre of Bath.
Ben Moncrieff, from the city, was critically injured in the Southgate Street area at about 3.30am on Saturday morning (May 6) but he later died at the scene.
Avon and Somerset Police say formal identification of Ben is yet to take place, but specially trained officers are now supporting his family following the incident over the weekend.
Officers made three arrests - two people were released without charge, but a 15-year-old male arrested on suspicion still remains in police custody.
Chief Inspector Ronnie Lungu, of the Bath Neighbourhood Team, said: “Our thoughts remain with Ben’s family at this difficult time. Specially-trained officers are providing them with support and continuing to update them as the investigation progresses.
“We’d ask his family’s privacy is respected as they try to come to terms with the events of the past couple of days.”
Ch Insp Lungu added: “Our Major Crime Investigation Team is continuing to progress its enquiries into what happened, reviewing a significant amount of CCTV footage and taking statements from witnesses.
“An extension has been granted this afternoon to allow us to continue to question the individual we have in custody.
“We’re grateful for the public’s patience and understanding while enquiries were carried out at the scene and these were concluded yesterday. Extra reassurance patrols are taking place and anyone with concerns is encouraged to speak with those officers who will be happy to stop and help.
“Anyone with information who has not yet come forward is asked to please call us on 101 and quote reference number 5223105088. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555111.”
A GoFundMe page has also been set up in Ben's memory.
Posting on the website, tributes add: "Sadly a dear friend to many was taken from us on Saturday morning in the centre of bath.
"Ben was a hard working lad who had his life taken for no reason. The pain we’re all experiencing is something words can’t describe but I hope you're happy up there, seeing us all cherish the many memories we all made with you.
"Ben was not only one of the most loving people I had the pleasure to meet he was also the funniest. He brought endless smiles to everyone who was lucky enough to meet him and will never be forgotten. I’m so lucky to have made so many memories with you and I will cherish them everyday your not here with me.
"Ben you deserved so much better than this and for that reason I hope we can raise money to give him the funeral and send off he deserves.
"You will be missed forever Ben, we will never forget you."
You can find out more about the GoFundMe page set up in his memory here.
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