Anthony Clemmings, 54, known as Tony, was found dead in the roof garden of a block of flats in Bristol – a 50-year-old man has now been arrested on suspicion of murder
A 50-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a “much loved” man was discovered dead in a roof garden in Bristol, according to police.
Anthony Clemmings was found by a member of the public in the roof garden of a block of flats in Redcliff Street just before 8.20am on Tuesday. The 54-year-old, known as Tony, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Avon and Somerset Police has now said that a 50-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder in the West Midlands area on Friday.
Following the arrest, Detective Chief Inspector Laura Miller, of the major crime investigation team, said: “Our inquiries 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.”
In an earlier statement, Mr Clemmings’ family paid tribute, saying: “Tony was a lovely man to all those that truly knew him. He was a much-loved son, brother and uncle and he will be greatly missed.
“His death has come as a huge shock to us and we ask for privacy as we try to come to terms with what has happened.”
