A Wiltshire teenager who died after an assault in Bath has been pictured for the first time.
Detectives launched a murder investigation following the death of Ben Smith, 18, who was rushed to hospital with head injuries on Monday morning (1 November).
Avon and Somerset Police named the youngster in a statement yesterday (3 November).
A friend told Wiltshire 999s that Ben was “lovely”, adding that “he wouldn’t hurt a fly”.
Whilst his cause of death has not yet been determined by police, officers have arrested a 19-year-old male on suspicion of murder.
The suspect has since been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
The assault happened in Corn Street between 2.30am and 3am, almost immediately after an altercation at McDonald’s in nearby Southgate Street.
Detective Inspector Ben Lavender, of the Major Crime Investigation Team, said: “This is a tragedy and our sympathies are with Benjamin’s family in their grief.
“We’re working hard to get answers for them and if you were in the area of Southgate Street, St James’s Parade or Corn Street between 2.30am and 3am on Monday you may be able to help.
“If you saw the incident or have dashcam or phone footage which could help please call 101 and give the reference 5221256064.”
