Clifton victim of 'hit-and-run' named as Daniel Hickey

One tribute said Dan left "a legacy for others to follow"

A man killed in a suspected hit-and-run crash in Bristol has been named.

Daniel Hickey, 25, was found in Gordon Road, Clifton, early on Saturday. A post-mortem examination found he died from "multiple injuries".

A 22-year-old man was the third person arrested in relation to his death on Monday.

A 29-year-old man and a 39-year-old woman previously arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving have been released on bail.

The body of Mr Hickey, from Bishopston in Bristol, was discovered by a member of the public in Gordon Road, near to the Richmond pub, at 6.45am.

Floral tributes to the recruitment consultant for Bristol-based jjFox have been placed in the area.

One described the university graduate as a "highly-respected" and "exceptionally talented" member of the jjFox team with a "glistening career" ahead of him.

Dan played rugby for Bristol Saracens RFC

Dan Hickey's body was found close to the Richmond public house

Mr Hickey played for the second and third teams at Bristol Saracens rugby club.

The club said: "Dan was a kind hearted, genuine man who would have all the boys in the bar crying with tears of laughter as he told his stories from his nights out, university, and his latest antics.

"His presence will be deeply missed around the club each and every Saturday, but he will never be forgotten. In such a short time, Dan made a positive impression on all he knew.

"Words cannot express the deep sorrow that we all feel, but we can take comfort that we were lucky enough to have known Dan on the field, in the bar, and in everyday life."

An area of Gordon Road in Clifton was cordoned off by police following the discovery of Mr Hickey's body

An Avon and Somerset Police spokesman said Mr Hickey's injuries were "consistent with being involved in a road traffic collision".

Officers believe the collision happened between 04:30 BST and 05:30 BST on Saturday.

A car found in Bristol is to undergo a full forensic examination, police said.

Gordon Road is close to a students' union building and police urged anyone in the area between 04:30 BST and 05:30 BST on 29 August to contact them.