Man arrested on suspicion of murder following Bristol roof garden death

Police make arrest in West Midlands

Author: Adam ClarkPublished 9th May 2026

A 50-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man's death in Bristol.

The arrest took place last night in the West Midlands.

The victim, identified as Anthony Clemmings, known as Tony, was discovered on a roof garden in Redcliff Street, on Tuesday 5th May at around 8.20am.

Detective Chief Inspector Laura Miller, of Avon & Somerset Police, said: “Our enquiries into Tony’s death have been progressing well since Tuesday and an arrest has now been made.

“We have updated Tony’s family of this significant development and specially-trained officers are still supporting them.

“His family continue to ask for privacy at this immensely upsetting time and we would ask people are respectful of their wishes.”

Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is asked to call 101, quoting reference 5226122331, or contact via the police website.

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