Bristol ‘murder’: First picture of teen ‘stabbed in heart over phone charger’
The 17-year-old boy, named locally as Tyrone Hayman, died in hospital with his mum by his side just hours after he was stabbed in the chest in Bedminster, Bristol
By Chris Kitching, December 15, 2019
This is the first picture of a teenage boy who was allegedly stabbed to death in a row over a mobile phone charger.
The 17-year-old, named locally as Tyrone Hayman, died after he was knifed in the chest in Bedminster, Bristol, on Saturday afternoon.
A GoFundMe page set up to pay for Tyrone’s funeral claims the blade punctured his heart and his mother, Elaine, was by his side when he died in hospital three hours later.
A 14-year-old boy was arrested in connection with the incident.
The GoFundMe page stated: “We lost Tyrone to a senseless act of violence. He left behind four Brothers and two Sisters.
It went to claim: “Tyrones friend visited him at his home. Tyrone and his friend started arguing over a phone charger, his friend then took a knife and stabbed him in his side the stab womb punctured his heart… 3 hours later Tyrone died in Hospital with his loving mother, Elaine by his side.” [sic]
The page had raised more than £1,600 before it was deactivated.
Changing Your Mind Set, a local youth project, also paid tribute to Tyrone on Facebook.
It wrote “Let’s reflect on how senseless his loss of life is and the devastating trauma his family and close friends are experiencing at this time.”
Heartbroken friends paid tribute to Tyrone on Facebook, where one wrote: “R.i.P Tyrone aka blacks, had some good memories with you my bro gonna miss you forever.”
Another wrote: “Rest in paradise Ty. You was such a lovely boy and always had a smile on your face. I will always remember the memories in school.”
A third added: “R.i.P bro my hearts been broken and I can’t control my tears, the nicest kid on the block didn’t really grow up with much but still made eveyone laugh and smile until we meet again my brother I love you.” [sic]
It is understood Tyrone just recently turned 17.
A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police said: “We’ve launched a murder investigation after a teenage boy died following an assault in Bristol yesterday.
“A 17-year-old boy was found with a stab wound to the chest on Mansfield Street, Bedminster, shortly before 1.30pm.
“The boy was taken to hospital but tragically died a short time later. His next of kin have been informed.
“A forensic post-mortem examination and formal identification will be arranged in due course.
“Specialist crime scene investigators yesterday examined the scene as well as an address on Parson Street where the assault took place.
“A 14-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the incident and is currently in police custody.”
Detective Inspector Phil Walker, of the Major Crime Investigation Team, said: “We’re carrying out a full investigation into what is clearly a very tragic incident.
“Our thoughts are with the boy’s family as they come to terms with their loss and specially trained family liaison officers will be providing them with support.
“We believe this is an isolated incident involving people known to each other.
“A 14-year-old has been arrested in connection with the incident and he is also being provided with the appropriate support while he remains in custody.”
He added: “I’d like to thank local residents for the support they provided to officers yesterday and the patience and understanding they showed us as cordons were put in place while we responded to the incident.
“I appreciate this incident will shock people and neighbourhood officers will be patrolling the area to provide reassurance.
“Should anyone have any concerns about this incident I encourage them to contact their local neighbourhood team or visit their local police station.”
Source: UK Mirror
