Boy dies after Bristol city centre hit-and-run
A teenager who suffered serious head injuries in a hit-and-run in Bristol City centre last night has died.
The 15-year-old died in hospital after the incident, which happened at the junction of Penn Street, Broad Weir and Lower Castle Street, by the new Harvey Nichols store, at around 7pm.
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A 15-year-old boy has died after Bristol city centre hit-and-run
The registration number of a black Mercedes C180 was released at the time, and police have now arrested a 28-year-old man in connection with the accident.
Police said today there were appealing for sightings of the Mercedes after the hit and run.
Detectives are keen to trace the movements and any sightings of the Black Mercedes LR 52 JZV before it was recovered by police following the hit and run yesterday.
The car was found abandoned with a damaged windscreen in a lane at the rear of Dormer Road, Eastville, at about 7.30pm.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the police in Bristol on 0845 456 7000 or alternatively Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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by lauren carswell, knowle, bristol
Thursday, May 07 2009, 9:40AM
“troy i really can't believe you have been taken away from us:( it hurts so much. we have done the walk and alot of things to raise money for your funeral that's how loved you was! your are being missed so much, none of us is gna see that wonderful smile of yours again! i just want u to come back, your never going to be forgotton, your in my heart forever gorgeous. you had a whole life ahead of you, you was 15, i mean come on what sad idiots would do that=/ anyways i hope god is looking after you cus he took you away from us and you deserve the best cus you didn't deserve this at all. i'm trying to stay strong for you troy cus thats what you would of wanted.. but it hurts so much:( i just wish i could go back in time &help you. my love goes out to warren &your family, they were so strong on tuesday, only cus you would of wanted that. we was only together on saturday then this happened on the tuesday. you was sat there laughing&joking, i miss it so much! it's been a week now, and it gets worse everyday. i can remember when we were over hengrove & you pushed me of the swing thing:L. i will always remember the mermoies we had, & i will remember you. sleep tight little man. & i'll see you soon. rest in peace, i love you xxxxx”
by david beard, easton bristol
Saturday, May 02 2009, 9:17PM
“R.i.p
Troy Atkinson!
Didnt Know Him But Im Payin My Respects To Yoouu.
Bless Yeaa”
by Vikkie, Bristol
Friday, May 01 2009, 4:16PM
“i didnt know Troy but he seemed like such a nice lad. My heart goes out too his friends & family. A little poem - God saw that you were getting tired,
And a recovery was not to be.
So he put His arms around you
And whispered, "Come home with me."
With tearful eyes, we watched you suffer
And saw you fade away.
Although we loved you dearly,
We could not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating:
A determined spirit is at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us
He only takes the best”
by bethanie newport, bristol
Thursday, April 30 2009, 8:44PM
“cant belive this has happened, just picture you in my head with that cheeky smie. just been to put some flowers down beeeen making me cry like river! this just dont seem right? rip troy never forgotten xxxxxx”
by sandra, witywood, bristol
Thursday, April 30 2009, 9:22AM
“Troy was a young man who didn't desrve this to happen to him, I knew you when you were younger. R.I.P TROY
Heartfelt sympathy goes to your mum and brothers.”