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.
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Anthony Clemmings, 54, was found dead in a roof top garden on Tuesday Credit: Avon and Somerset Police
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.
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“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.
Police have urged anyone with any information about the incident to call 101 and quote the reference number 5226122331, or to visit the website.
