TRIBUTES for a beloved family man have poured in after he was tragically murdered in a rooftop garden in Bristol.
Anthony Clemmings, 54, was found by a community member in the roof garden of a block of flats in Redcliff Street.
Emergency services rushed to the property on Tuesday, but he was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
Fondly known as Tony, he has been remembered as “much-loved son, brother and uncle”.
“Tony was a lovely man to all those that truly knew him,” his family wrote in a public statement.
“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.”
Tony’s family is currently being supported by specially-trained officers from Avon and Somerset Police.
Police have confirmed his death is being investigated as a murder, with inquiries being led by detectives from the Major Crime Investigation Team.
Officers have made both forensic and CCTV enquiries.In a public statement, the police said they understood the tragic incident would “cause significant concern within the community”.
“Our neighbourhood team have been carrying out patrols to provide reassurance and answer any questions,” the statement read.
Online, people have shared their condolences.
One person wrote: “RIP .. to my friend Tony Clemmings.. you were a good hearted man and I knew you from when we were kids”.
“It’s so sad to hear this news … we never argued fell out or did wrong to each other from the 80’s in the ghetto .. to the 90’s on the frontline in St Paul’s Bristol.
“I need to express my condolences to the family and express my sadness. You were my friend of 40 years.”
Another wrote: “So sorry for your family and friends, sending love and kisses”.
Police have urged anyone with any information about the incident to call 101 and quote the reference number 5226122331, or to visit the website.
