A 73-year-old man described by his household as one of many kindest individuals has died after an adolescent allegedly punched him throughout a confrontation in Cheltenham.
Incident on Millennium Bridge
Jim Davis handed away final Friday night time, two days after the altercation on Honeybourne Approach. Witnesses report that he confronted two youngsters on the Millennium Bridge after they threw a big department towards a bike owner beneath on Wednesday night, April 8. One of many teenagers allegedly struck him within the face following a verbal trade.
Paramedics rushed Mr. Davis to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, the place he succumbed to his accidents two days later.
Household’s Heartfelt Tribute
Mr. Davis’s household launched an emotional assertion expressing their devastation: “We as a household are devastated by the lack of Jimmy. He was a good friend to so many, however to me and my household he was a much-loved uncle, brother and brother-in-law.”
They continued: “Jimmy was one of many kindest individuals anybody may have the pleasure of assembly, he was caring, compassionate, and all the time placing others first. He made certain nobody round him ever felt alone, and his love of bikes introduced him into contact with many individuals, forming friendships wherever he went.”
The household added: “With a pure heat and a present for storytelling, he shared his life with nice pleasure and, in doing so, touched a exceptional variety of lives. Our lives won’t ever be the identical with out him, and we all know that many others will share within the disappointment we really feel.”
Police Investigation and Arrests
Officers responded to experiences of a severe assault on Honeybourne Approach round 7:30 p.m. on April 8. Authorities arrested two teenage boys, aged 16 and 17, initially on suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily hurt. Following Mr. Davis’s demise, they confronted homicide costs.
No additional motion can be taken towards the 16-year-old, however the 17-year-old stays on police bail as inquiries proceed. The Main Crime Investigations Group now leads the homicide probe.
Detectives urge witnesses to return ahead with info. Contact police by way of their on-line kind, quoting incident 430 of April 8, or attain Crimestoppers anonymously.
