Bristol: Second murder arrest after 19-year-old stabbed

Eddie King Muthemba Kinuthia, from St Pauls, was found in Grosvenor Road on Friday

A second man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 19-year-old was fatally stabbed in the St Pauls area of Bristol.

Eddie King Muthemba Kinuthia, from St Pauls, was found in Grosvenor Road just after 23:00 BST on Friday and died in hospital.

On Tuesday, police said a 19-year-old was in custody after being arrested in the Hanham area overnight.

A 21-year-old man previously arrested in Kingswood also remains in custody.

Avon and Somerset Police said both men were arrested on suspicion of murder and specially trained family liaison officers were providing support to Mr Kinuthia's loved ones.

Mr Kinuthia's family said the the teenager was "deeply loved and will be sorely missed".

Officers said there would be an increased police presence in the area

"His love was widespread and appreciated by so many people who had ever met him. He had a great presence and the brightest of smiles.

"His aura and his joy could light up any room and uplift everyone who came into his presence. He gave the best hugs," they said.

Det Ch Insp Mark Almond said the tragedy had been "shattering for Eddie's immediate family and friends" and it was clear "that Eddie was well-liked and popular."

"I'd like to reiterate that while we now do have two people in custody we're still appealing for witnesses, information and any footage from that night, so that we can get answers for his family," he added.