Crime · 19 April 2026

Cheltenham Pensioner Jim Davis Dies After Alleged Punch

A confrontation on a Cheltenham footbridge has ended in tragedy. Jim Davis, 73, died on 10 April, two days after he was allegedly punched while confronting two teenagers who had thrown a large branch at a cyclist below the Millennium Bridge. A 17-year-old remains on police bail on suspicion of murder, with no action against a 16-year-old.

By BriefTea Editorial · 19 April 2026 at 17:10

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