According to multiple reports, the assault occurred on Honeybourne Way in Cheltenham at around 7:30 PM on Wednesday, April 8, 2024. Jim Davis was rushed to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital by paramedics after the assault, and police were called to the scene about a serious assault on Honeybourne Way. The Major Crime Investigations Team has taken on the murder investigation of Jim Davis. No further action is being taken against the 16-year-old, but the 17-year-old remains on police bail while enquiries continue.
Background on the incident suggests Jim Davis is said to have confronted teenagers on the Millennium Bridge after they allegedly threw a branch off the edge at a cyclist below on Wednesday night. One of the teenagers allegedly punched Jim Davis in the face after an exchange, leading to the fatal assault.
We as a family are devastated by the loss of Jimmy. He was a friend to so many, but to me and my family he was a much-loved uncle, brother and brother-in-law.
In a tribute, Jim Davis's family described him as caring and compassionate. According to the family, Jim Davis was one of the kindest people anyone could have the pleasure of meeting, caring, compassionate, and always putting others first, highlighting his character as a beloved community member.
The current investigation status involves ongoing enquiries, with the 17-year-old suspect on police bail. Authorities are continuing to gather evidence and interview witnesses to determine the full circumstances surrounding the assault and subsequent death.
Jimmy was one of the kindest people anyone could have the pleasure of meeting, he was caring, compassionate, and always putting others first.
He made sure no one around him ever felt alone, and his love of motorcycles brought him into contact with many people, forming friendships wherever he went.
With a natural warmth and a gift for storytelling, he shared his life with great joy and, in doing so, touched a remarkable number of lives.
Our lives will never be the same without him, and we know that many others will share in the sadness we feel.