Colin James Posted June 22, 2015 Report Posted June 22, 2015 We are hearing reports of a fatal stabbing in Hunderton. A man in his 30's was stabbed late last night. UPDATE: The victim has sadly died so this is now a full murder enquiry.
JohnSpencer Posted June 22, 2015 Report Posted June 22, 2015 That'll be why The Lines are closed then.
Colin James Posted June 22, 2015 Author Report Posted June 22, 2015 Reports tell me that a stabbing took place on the GWW (Great Western Way and the victim ( a man in his 30's) was later found with very serious injuries in or around Rogers Avenue or Lewis Smith Avenue Hunderton, he sadly died later in hospital.
Mick Posted June 22, 2015 Report Posted June 22, 2015 I just turned on my pc and saw this terrible news, what is wrong with people? Such sad news
Colin James Posted June 22, 2015 Author Report Posted June 22, 2015 The victim, named locally as Christian Bagley, 30, died in Hereford County Hospital.
Colin James Posted June 22, 2015 Author Report Posted June 22, 2015 From West Mercia Police: Investigation launched following incident in Charles Witts Avenue, Hereford West Mercia Police have launched an investigation after a man died in Hereford last night (Sunday 21st June 2015) Police were called at 10:50pm to reports of a man with an injury to his arm and back in Charles Witts Avenue, Hereford. The ambulance attended the scene, where a man believed to be in his 30s was taken to Hereford hospital where he later died. Police are appealing for anyone who may have been within the area, or who may have seen any suspicious activity to call West Mercia Police on 101. Alternatively, you can contact the anonymous Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org There are currently road closures in place for the entire length of Charles Witts Avenue, road closures in place on Roger Avenue and Lewis Smith Avenue.
Roger Posted June 22, 2015 Report Posted June 22, 2015 Statistically these sort of events are uncommon and I've no doubt the usual reassurance messages will soon emanate from the authorities but it's a sad fact that if anyone is walking along the lines or river paths in the dark, on their own, then there is every chance that something unpleasant might happen. RIP Christian Bagley.
Colin James Posted June 22, 2015 Author Report Posted June 22, 2015 Statistically these sort of events are uncommon and I've no doubt the usual reassurance messages will soon emanate from the authorities but it's a sad fact that if anyone is walking along the lines or river paths in the dark, on their own, then there is every chance that something unpleasant might happen. RIP Christian Bagley. We have been asking for additional lighting and CCTV for over 5 years!! See this topic and also raised the same issues again 2 years ago in this topic
dippyhippy Posted June 22, 2015 Report Posted June 22, 2015 Tragic events. My thoughts are with family and friends. Thirty is no age to die.
ragwert Posted June 22, 2015 Report Posted June 22, 2015 This is now a murder investigation and the person who killed Christian is still at large.
Victor Wright Posted June 22, 2015 Report Posted June 22, 2015 Tragic news, such a waste of life. Sadly, I am hearing that this could be drug related.
Victor Wright Posted June 22, 2015 Report Posted June 22, 2015 Just read this article in the Daily Mirror online
Bill Thomas Posted June 22, 2015 Report Posted June 22, 2015 Such horrible news for the community, lets hope they catch the perpitrator very soon. RIP young man.
Roger Posted June 22, 2015 Report Posted June 22, 2015 I don't know of the situation 'on the ground' as it's the other side of town to where I live but not much has developed online about this incident during the day. It's just getting dark and what areas are still closed? Is it safe to walk 'the lines' tonight ? And where is there any sort of reassurance message from WMP ?
Colin James Posted June 22, 2015 Author Report Posted June 22, 2015 I don't know of the situation 'on the ground' as it's the other side of town to where I live but not much has developed online about this incident during the day. It's just getting dark and what areas are still closed? Is it safe to walk 'the lines' tonight ? And where is there any sort of reassurance message from WMP ? Still closed a few hours ago, not sure about now Roger. Not seen any message from WMP.
Roger Posted June 22, 2015 Report Posted June 22, 2015 Not seen any message from WMP. Clearly not good enough.
Clarkester Posted June 23, 2015 Report Posted June 23, 2015 This is tragic news for Christians family and loved ones. It's a terrible event that has taken place, and hopefully those responsible will be found and brought to justice swiftly. However, I don't believe that CCTV along GWW would have done anything to prevent this from happening, admittedly there is an increased likelihood of identification, but judging by some of the blurred and grainy images that are released at times, would a positive identification even be possible? I may be wrong, but to me this seems unlikely to have been a random attack, and far more likely to have been a disagreement that escalated out of control leading to the awful conclusion that we are now all reading and talking about. I just hope that people don't become too scared to go about their daily routines because of what has happened. Hereford is essentially a very safe place to live still and people must try to remember this at this difficult time. RIP Young man.
Glenda Powell Posted June 23, 2015 Report Posted June 23, 2015 Just before the election I had worked with the CCTV people and the commissioner of police to get CCTV on the GWW, I was successful and it is being installed by September. although other people will no doubt take credit for this when its installed.
Mick Posted June 23, 2015 Report Posted June 23, 2015 This is tragic news for Christians family and loved ones. It's a terrible event that has taken place, and hopefully those responsible will be found and brought to justice swiftly. However, I don't believe that CCTV along GWW would have done anything to prevent this from happening, admittedly there is an increased likelihood of identification, but judging by some of the blurred and grainy images that are released at times, would a positive identification even be possible? I may be wrong, but to me this seems unlikely to have been a random attack, and far more likely to have been a disagreement that escalated out of control leading to the awful conclusion that we are now all reading and talking about. I just hope that people don't become too scared to go about their daily routines because of what has happened. Hereford is essentially a very safe place to live still and people must try to remember this at this difficult time. RIP Young man. The new type of CCTV is HD format so much clearer images are obtainable.
ragwert Posted June 23, 2015 Report Posted June 23, 2015 Nothing on the news about the murder Central news or Midlands today...
megilleland Posted June 23, 2015 Report Posted June 23, 2015 Report on BBC Midland News tonight 6.30pm. Great Western Way still cordoned off when I returned from work at 4.30pm.
ragwert Posted June 23, 2015 Report Posted June 23, 2015 Report on BBC Midland News tonight 6.30pm. Great Western Way still cordoned off when I returned from work at 4.30pm. You would of thought it would of been the first news story but that was Birminghams new John Lewis store
megilleland Posted June 23, 2015 Report Posted June 23, 2015 Yes Ragwert nothing must stand in the way of consumerism.
dippyhippy Posted June 23, 2015 Report Posted June 23, 2015 HT has updated this. The police say that at this time, there is no motive and no suspect. His family and friends must be struggling to comprehend this senseless and brutal attack. My heart goes out to them. (Victor, I don't think speculating about possible related issues is particularly helpful, or appropriate, given the tragic circumstances. Post 12.)
Roger Posted June 23, 2015 Report Posted June 23, 2015 Over 1700 people have signed a petition for CCTV on 'the lines'. The deceased lived at Friars Street so I assume he was going to walk over the bridge, down 'the lines', to go the shortest route home. Petition
Glenda Powell Posted June 23, 2015 Report Posted June 23, 2015 Roger, see my post 20, CCTV is being installed in September. I have signed the petition.
Roger Posted June 23, 2015 Report Posted June 23, 2015 Roger, see my post 20, CCTV is being installed in September. I have signed the petition. Yeah ... I saw your post. I posted the petition link as the attached comments on it are quite revealing. No one appears to feel safe using that area. The cops counter the situation by usually trotting out the tired old crap that Hereford is ordinarily a safe place to live and work in ~ with a low crime rate. I don't generally disagree with the cold hard stats. However the perception of crime happening is off the scale. Which seems to fly over their heads completely.
Glenda Powell Posted June 23, 2015 Report Posted June 23, 2015 I totally agree, that is why I have fought for 5 years to get CCTV up there, a bit late for this young man!
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