An 18-year-old Wiltshire man has died following an assault outside McDonald’s in Bath.
Benjamin Smith, from Melksham, suffered a serious head injury following an altercation in the city centre on Monday (1 November).
The brutal attack took place in Southgate Street between 2.30am and 3am, with paramedics rushing the casualty to hospital – where he later died.
A 19-year-old man was initially arrested on suspicion of assault causing grievous bodily harm but he has since been arrested on suspicion of murder.
“Our thoughts are with Benjamin’s family, who are being supported by specialist officers and ask for privacy as they come to terms with their loss”, a spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police said.
The teenager’s cause of death has not yet been determined, the force added.
The suspect remains in custody whilst detectives probe the victim’s death.
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.”
