A 50-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the discovery of a body in a roof garden in Bristol, police have confirmed. Anthony Clemmings, known to friends and family as Tony, was found deceased in the roof garden of a block of flats on Redcliff Street shortly before 8:20 am on Tuesday. The 54-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency services.
Arrest Made in West Midlands
Avon and Somerset Police announced that a 50-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder in the West Midlands area on Friday. Detective Chief Inspector Laura Miller, from the major crime investigation team, stated: "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."
Family Pays Tribute
In an earlier statement, Mr Clemmings' family paid tribute to him, 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."
Police have not released further details about the circumstances of the death, but investigations are ongoing. The arrested man remains in custody for questioning.
