THE Southampton man killed in a Bristol street has been named.
Simon Bampton, 28, died in hospital after being punched by a passing motorist.
It is believed Mr Bampton - a glazier from Thornhill - was punched once, fell to the floor and hit his head on the pavement in the early hours of yesterday morning.
Police have launched a murder inquiry into the attack which happened at 2.30am as Mr Bampton and another man were walking in the city centre when they were involved in an argument with the driver of a car.
Police and ambulance crews attended the scene and he was taken to hospital with serious head injuries.
Police yesterday closed the surrounding streets while officers conducted a fingertip search.
Police officers are now appealing for witnesses.
Avon and Somerset Police are liaising with Hampshire Police on the investigation.
Detective Superintendent Andy Williams of Bristol CID said: "I am urging the person responsible for this offence to come forward.
"This may have been a spur-of- the-moment action and it's very possible they did not realise the seriousness of the assault. Therefore I am appealing to their conscience to contact us immediately."
"We are following a number of lines of inquiry, particularly CCTV footage, and it would be better for all concerned for the person responsible to speak to us sooner rather than later."
Police are also keen to speak to a taxi driver who was seen nearby at the time.
Det Supt Williams added: "Again, it is possible that this taxi driver did not realise how serious this assault was and we urge them to speak to us as they could be a vital witness."
Anyone wishing to leave messages of condolence is invited to do so on the comment section below.
10:20am Wednesday 20th August 2008
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CommentPosted by: Bean, hampshire on 11:36am Wed 20 Aug 08
How very sad my thoughts are with the family, my son was involved in a road rage incident too and he dialled 999 and 8 hours later the police turned up. I hope they arrived quicker in this incident or is it just Hampshire police.
How very sad my thoughts are with the family, my son was involved in a road rage incident too and he dialled 999 and 8 hours later the police turned up. I hope they arrived quicker in this incident or is it just Hampshire police.
Posted by: Fav, Southampton on 11:48am Wed 20 Aug 08
Another needless death.
Tragic for the family concerned.
Wouldn't it be fantastic if we really could be a tolerant society? If we could go out and drink sensibly. If we did not re-act to petty incidents with violence. If we really could educate our young and create a future generation that has respect for self, each other and for society.
Condolences for the family.
Another needless death.
Tragic for the family concerned.
Wouldn't it be fantastic if we really could be a tolerant society? If we could go out and drink sensibly. If we did not re-act to petty incidents with violence. If we really could educate our young and create a future generation that has respect for self, each other and for society.
Condolences for the family.
Posted by: Sam James, Harefield on 12:56pm Wed 20 Aug 08
I cant believe Simon is gone. Its sad when we arent even 30 and yet we have already lost 2 people to violence. Whats it going to take? The family have had such a tough year, stay strong and dont let the idiots of this world who do stuff like this win xxx
I cant believe Simon is gone. Its sad when we arent even 30 and yet we have already lost 2 people to violence. Whats it going to take? The family have had such a tough year, stay strong and dont let the idiots of this world who do stuff like this win xxx
Posted by: King Mush, Woolston on 1:14pm Wed 20 Aug 08
Sorry - I should have posted on the other thread and didnt notice the message re condolences.
Apologies to anyone that knew the guy
Sorry - I should have posted on the other thread and didnt notice the message re condolences.
Apologies to anyone that knew the guy
Posted by: sam Frampton, Southampton on 1:50pm Wed 20 Aug 08
i cant beleive you are gone simon i hope your with your mum now i remember when we used to come over with our mum and we used to stay over we all miss you simon RIP love all your cousins
Sam, Jason, Scott Kirsty and Ray ****
i cant beleive you are gone simon i hope your with your mum now i remember when we used to come over with our mum and we used to stay over we all miss you simon RIP love all your cousins
Sam, Jason, Scott Kirsty and Ray ****
Posted by: The youngs, lincoln & harefield on 5:52pm Wed 20 Aug 08
R.I.P Simon you will be sadly missed by many.
And we all send our condolences to all your family.
Deepest sympathy from all the youngs of harefield
R.I.P Simon you will be sadly missed by many.
And we all send our condolences to all your family.
Deepest sympathy from all the youngs of harefield
Posted by: lynn, southampton on 6:24pm Wed 20 Aug 08
who ever has done this to simon must be guttless to do what he did then drove off and left him to die.i hope someone out there comes forward, and helps the police. what ever is this world coming too, he was a lovely guy and would not harm anyone, not only has this guy took a life he has taken simon's girlfriends heart too, im so sorry hunnie, my love and thoughts are with you, R.I.P si, love lynn and family.[bold]bold[/bold] [bold]bold[/bold]
who ever has done this to simon must be guttless to do what he did then drove off and left him to die.i hope someone out there comes forward, and helps the police. what ever is this world coming too, he was a lovely guy and would not harm anyone, not only has this guy took a life he has taken simon's girlfriends heart too, im so sorry hunnie, my love and thoughts are with you, R.I.P si, love lynn and family.
Posted by: scott, Southampton on 6:40pm Wed 20 Aug 08
R.I.P [italic]italic[/italic] [bold]bold[/bold] A very sad Time my thoughts go out to tasha,stan and amanda on there loss he was a much loved cousin lets hope they catch that coward very soon and he gets what he deserves!! X love Scott,Tia,Jaydenx
R.I.P A very sad Time my thoughts go out to tasha,stan and amanda on there loss he was a much loved cousin lets hope they catch that coward very soon and he gets what he deserves!! X love Scott,Tia,Jaydenx
Posted by: gristle, soton on 7:04pm Wed 20 Aug 08
Well, judging from the bad press that Bristol has generated recently, I certainly wouldn't be wandering around the City centre at 2.30am. unless I had a VERY good reason.
Well, judging from the bad press that Bristol has generated recently, I certainly wouldn't be wandering around the City centre at 2.30am. unless I had a VERY good reason.
Posted by: Whatever on 7:27pm Wed 20 Aug 08
[quote][bold]Bean[/bold] wrote:
How very sad my thoughts are with the family, my son was involved in a road rage incident too and he dialled 999 and 8 hours later the police turned up. I hope they arrived quicker in this incident or is it just Hampshire police.[/quote] Whatever you muppet. Hardly the same as a man being killed. All calls to the police are graded therefore your sons incident couldn't have been an emergency so pipe down.
Bean wrote:
How very sad my thoughts are with the family, my son was involved in a road rage incident too and he dialled 999 and 8 hours later the police turned up. I hope they arrived quicker in this incident or is it just Hampshire police.
Whatever you muppet. Hardly the same as a man being killed. All calls to the police are graded therefore your sons incident couldn't have been an emergency so pipe down.
Posted by: gristle, soton on 7:58pm Wed 20 Aug 08
Whatever - you muppet.
Posted by: Richie, Manchester on 8:06pm Wed 20 Aug 08
Dear A & T,
We are thinking of you guys, up here. Life has dealt your family some appalling cards be as strong as you can and we will be here if you need us.
We Love you very much
Rich Sare Laura and Josh X
Dear A & T,
We are thinking of you guys, up here. Life has dealt your family some appalling cards be as strong as you can and we will be here if you need us.
We Love you very much
Rich Sare Laura and Josh X
Posted by: i know best, dorset on 11:24pm Wed 20 Aug 08
Very sad story here im a stranger and reading between the lines what other things have happened to this family ???.
Very sad story here im a stranger and reading between the lines what other things have happened to this family ???.
Posted by: WONG YOKE KUAN, MALAYSIA on 5:35am Thu 21 Aug 08
A human live is lost and we should respect that!!
A human live is lost and we should respect that!!
Posted by: JENNY WONG YOKE KUAN, MALAYSIA on 5:49am Thu 21 Aug 08
My heart goes out to Simon and the pain his loved ones have to go through.
My heart goes out to Simon and the pain his loved ones have to go through.
Posted by: leanne, southampton on 9:37am Thu 21 Aug 08
This is realy sad and my thoughts go out to the family.This is something alot of people do and we dont always think that the person in the other car might do something that will will change your life xxx
This is realy sad and my thoughts go out to the family.This is something alot of people do and we dont always think that the person in the other car might do something that will will change your life xxx
Posted by: kayleigh on 9:46am Thu 21 Aug 08
[quote][bold]i know best[/bold] wrote:
Very sad story here im a stranger and reading between the lines what other things have happened to this family ???.[/quote] as a stranger maybe you should mind your own business!?
i know best wrote:
Very sad story here im a stranger and reading between the lines what other things have happened to this family ???.
as a stranger maybe you should mind your own business!?
Posted by: Jade Lendon, Harefield on 11:31am Thu 21 Aug 08
I Stil cant believe this happened Simon was such a lovley guy was a good friend of my brother Richard and ill always remember Simon calling for him in the moring before school and moaning as Rich would still be in bed! I hope they catch the scum that did this. RIP Simon up there now with steve, shawn and your mum you'l always will be remebered. Love Jade & Dean ****
I Stil cant believe this happened Simon was such a lovley guy was a good friend of my brother Richard and ill always remember Simon calling for him in the moring before school and moaning as Rich would still be in bed! I hope they catch the scum that did this. RIP Simon up there now with steve, shawn and your mum you'l always will be remebered. Love Jade & Dean ****
Posted by: c,mckenzie, southampton on 11:36am Thu 21 Aug 08
I just hope whoever did this cant sleep at night just like us who knew and loved Simon so much, whether he is caught or not i hope this eats him up inside because he is nothing but a coward who does not deserve to be mentioned. Simon I am going to miss you loads and our laughs you were very special person and a true one off, the nicest guy I have ever known rest in peace love you forever babe xxxxxxxxxxxx To Stan, Amanda & Tasha so sorry for your loss my love and thoughts are with you at this timexxxxxxxx[bold]bold[/bold] [bold]bold[/bold]
I just hope whoever did this cant sleep at night just like us who knew and loved Simon so much, whether he is caught or not i hope this eats him up inside because he is nothing but a coward who does not deserve to be mentioned. Simon I am going to miss you loads and our laughs you were very special person and a true one off, the nicest guy I have ever known rest in peace love you forever babe xxxxxxxxxxxx To Stan, Amanda & Tasha so sorry for your loss my love and thoughts are with you at this timexxxxxxxx
Posted by: Richard Zammit, Southampton on 12:02pm Tue 26 Aug 08
Our condolences go out to Simon's family who have lost a great brother and son. Simon was such a happy and friendly guy who wouldn't even think of hurting a fly. Rest in peace Simon.
x
Our condolences go out to Simon's family who have lost a great brother and son. Simon was such a happy and friendly guy who wouldn't even think of hurting a fly. Rest in peace Simon.
x
Posted by: Sam, chandlers ford on 12:02pm Tue 26 Aug 08
I couldn't begin to understand what hurt and pain family and friends are feeling right now. This is a horrific thing to happen , and I hope they find the evil scum who has caused all of this hurt. I go to college with Amanda so if you get to read this, I'm thinking of you. They will catch the b*sta*d. Sweet dreams Simon.
I couldn't begin to understand what hurt and pain family and friends are feeling right now. This is a horrific thing to happen , and I hope they find the evil scum who has caused all of this hurt. I go to college with Amanda so if you get to read this, I'm thinking of you. They will catch the b*sta*d. Sweet dreams Simon.
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