The shocking discovery was made on the roof of a block of flats
12:32, 09 May 2026Updated 12:32, 09 May 2026
Police and forensics on scene at a building on Redcliff Street.(Image: PAUL GILLIS / Reach Plc)
A man has been arrested as part of a Bristol murder investigation after the body of a “much-loved brother and uncle” was found in a rooftop garden earlier this week.
Police confirmed yesterday (Friday, May 8) they were treating the incident as murder after the body of 54-year-old Anthony Clemmings, known as Tony, was found on top of a block of flats in Redcliff Street at around 8.20am on Tuesday, May 5.
Last night a 50-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder in the West Midlands area. He remains in police custody at this time.
Detective Chief Inspector Laura Miller, of the Major Crime Investigation Team, said: “Our enquiries 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.”
Tony’s family paid tribute to him this week, calling him a “much-loved son, brother and uncle”, saying: “His death has come as a huge shock to us.”
Police are continuing to appeal for anyone with information that might assist their enquiries to call 101 and quote reference 5226122331, or get in touch via the force website.
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