Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the discovery of a body under a railway arch on the Lower Bristol Road in Bath on Christmas Eve.
Avon and Somerset Police have now launched a murder investigation following the death of Thomas Downey, aged 51, who was found by a member of the public under the railway arch just after 1.30pm on Wednesday 24th December.
The area has been cordoned off and a detailed search of the area is continuing.
The area is likely to remain closed for several days to allow a full forensic examination and search of the area.
A post mortem showed that Mr Downey died from significant head injuries.
His family have travelled down from Manchester to be briefed by investigating officers on the enquiry. They are being supported by a police family liaison officer.
They have issued a photo of Mr Downey, known locally as “Manchester Tommy” and have urged anyone with information to share it with police to assist them in piecing together what happened on Christmas Eve.
Two men in their 30s have been arrested on suspicion of murder and continue to be questioned by officers.
The neighbourhood policing team are working with the local community to provide support and reassurance and to assist with the investigation.
However, officers are still keen to speak to anyone who was in the area near to the station in Lower Bristol Road around lunchtime on Christmas Eve.
Police believe the area would have been busy with shoppers and people leaving work early.
If anyone has any information, they would like them to contact the Major Crime Investigation Team on the force number 101.
Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or on-line using the following link bit.ly/1pwX4Zm.