The victim of a vicious stabbing outside McDonald’s has been named and pictured as police quiz three men on suspicion of murder.
Ben Moncrieff was pronounced dead at the scene in Southgate Street, Bath city centre after emergency services were called just before 3.30am on Saturday.
His family have been informed and Avon and Somerset Police officers have arrested three in connection with the tragedy.
Paying tribute to Mr Moncrieff, a friend wrote on GoFundMe: ‘Sadly a dear friend to many was taken from us on Saturday morning in the centre of Bath.
‘Ben was a hard working lad who had his life taken for no reason. The pain we’re all experiencing is something words can’t describe but I hope you’re happy up there – seeing us all cherish the many memories we all made with you.’
The victim of a vicious stabbing outside McDonald’s this weekend has been pictured and named as Ben Moncrieff
Avon and Somerset Police set up a forensics tent outside the fast food restaurant
‘Ben was not only one of the most loving people I had the pleasure to meet, he was also the funniest.
‘He brought endless smiles to everyone who was lucky enough to meet him and will never be forgotten.’
He added: ‘I’m so lucky to have made so many memories with you and I will cherish them everyday you’re not here with me.
‘You will be missed forever Ben. We will never forget you.’
The GoFundMe page, titled ‘Giving Ben the send off he deserves’, has so far raised more than £1,500 towards helping Mr Moncrieff’s family with funeral costs.
Investigating officers said a post-mortem will be carried out in due course, according to The Mirror.
Avon and Somerset Police Chief Inspector Ronnie Lungu said: ‘First and foremost our thoughts go out to the family of the man who has died at this difficult and incredibly upsetting time.
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‘A murder investigation is underway and we’d please ask for the benefit of our enquiries, but more importantly the welfare of the man’s family, that people avoid speculating on the possible circumstances while that is ongoing.
Mr Moncrieff was pronounced dead at the scene in Southgate Street, Bath city centre after emergency services were called before 3.30am on Saturday
Forensics officers were seen searching bins outside the McDonald’s restaurant
A floral tribute was left outside the restaurant as witnesses made reports of a fatal stabbing
‘Three people were arrested this morning on suspicion of murder and are in custody.’
One witness previously told reporters he saw a male stab another young male outside the fast food chain, before security intervened.
‘I was going home, and there was around 15 younger people outside McDonald’s and I saw a male stab a male and he fell to the floor,’ the witness said.
‘Security then restrained the male to the floor. Other security gave CPR to try and save him but this wasn’t successful.
‘People then tried to get to the lad who was being restrained. The police took a while to get there, it was chaos. Seeing the poor lad on the floor dead will live with me forever.
‘He only looked around 18 years old. The police then took the lad away and ambulances arrived.’
Anyone who saw the incident or has footage of the surrounding area is urged to call 101 and quote reference number 5223105088.
MailOnline has contacted Avon and Somerset Police for comment.
