Following the naming of Henry Minns, the 19 year old from Cornwall who died tragically at the weekend in a road traffic collision outside Bestival, a further appeal comes from the Hampshire Constabulary.
Police tell us that Henry is thought to have spent time at Bestival and been ejected for not wearing a wristband.
They have a description of his fancy dress outfit, and want to hear from anyone who may have seen him walking along Mersley Down Road, Briddlesford Road or Downend Road on Saturday night.
His distinctive fancy dress outfit included red trousers and a top with two false arms, giving the appearance of someone with four arms.
Do you remember seeing him, can you provide any information to the Police that may help in their investigation?
Appeal for drivers
In addition, Police are also appealing for the driver of a two-seater sports car who stopped to speak with a woman walking along Mersley Down Road as well as another motorist, in a four-by-four vehicle, that was also seen driving in the vicinity of the collision.
Get in touch
Anyone who thinks they saw Henry Minns or who was a motorist on Mersley Down Road in the first half hour after midnight on Sunday is asked to contact the Road Death Investigation Team by phoning 101 or 0845 045 45 45 quoting Operation Baize. Mini-Com users can call the police on 01962 875000.
From outside Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, call the police on 0845 045 45 45. Information can be given anonymously by phoning the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
Inspector Goodall added: “I would also like to take this opportunity to remind members of the public about the risks of publishing and spreading speculation about the collision on the internet. We would ask people to consider the feelings of Henry Minns’ family who are coming to terms with a painful loss of a loved one. Police must also protect the integrity of a fair and thorough investigation.
“We will continue working with Bestival organisers to establish and examine all the circumstances leading up to the collision. The considerable co-operation and support of event promoters and security staff is helping the progress of this investigation.”
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