The cyclist killed in a hit-and-run incident in Bath over the weekend has been named as 19-year-old Jake Gilmore.
The teenager, who was fatally injured after being hit by a car on Midland Bridge Road on Saturday night, lived in Oldfield Park and is understood to originally be from Chard, in Somerset.
He was discovered by a passer-by at around 9.30pm and taken to the Royal United Hospital with life-threatening head injuries, but later died.
Tributes have been left at the scene, including a bouquet of flowers from the Lamb and Lion pub, in Lower Borough Walls, where Jake worked.
A spokesman for the pub said: "We are shocked and deeply saddened to hear of Jake's passing.
"Our thoughts go to his family and friends."
The card from pub staff said: "Jake, you'll be missed. Love always, the team at the Lamb and Lion."
A number of friends have also been Tweeting tributes to Jake.
Police are still trying to trace the driver of the vehicle which hit Jake and are continuing to appeal for witnesses to come forward.
They are also asking that garages and home-based mechanics stay vigilant for someone who asked for urgent repair work to be carried out to their car during the past 36 hours.
DI Charlotte Tucker, who is leading the investigation, said it was likely that the vehicle involved would have been damaged in the incident.
She said: "We would also like to appeal to friends and family of someone who may have been involved in a road traffic collision which damaged their car on Saturday night.
"They may know of someone who is acting suspiciously or withdrawn, especially if asked about the damage to their car.
"We would urge these people – or the driver – to contact us urgently."
Police also want to hear from anyone who was in the Midland Road Bridge area around 9pm to 9.30pm on Saturday night.
Anyone able to help is asked to contact Bath CID on the force number 101.
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