Tributes paid to Stockton man as murder investigation continues

Police are now able to name a man who died following a report of an incident in Stockton in the early hours of Thursday morning, 19th September 2024.

Author: Ellie KumarPublished 20th Sep 2024

Police are now able to name a man who died following a report of an incident in Stockton in the early hours of Thursday morning, 19th September 2024.

Lewis Bell, aged 26, from Stockton, sadly died at the scene on Hills Drive after a reported incident at around 12am.

Today, Lewis’ family paid tribute to him. Lewis’ dad, Martin Bell, said: “He was loved massively and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

“He was a loving and doting Dad, son, brother, cousin and friend to many.

“As a family we are devastated.”

Five people arrested yesterday (Thursday 19th September) in connection with the ongoing investigation have now been bailed whilst enquiries continue.

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