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Nottingham Post
Nottingham Post
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Adam Toms & Oliver Pridmore

A52 floral tributes after teenager's body discovered

Floral tributes have been left on a bridge over the A52 Brian Clough Way after the discovery of a teenager's body on the road. Police say that the find was made at around 11pm on Saturday (December 3) near the Victoria Avenue slip road towards Borrowash, Derbyshire Live reports.

A large England flag is now hanging on the bridge over the A52 into Derby whilst a bottle of beer and flowers have also been placed at the scene. Messages have also been left there, with one reading: "Your next 10 pints are on us pal. Never forget our chats. Cause havoc up there."

Another note said: "We love you so much, you are loved by everyone and I mean everyone." Another message reads: "We all love and miss you so much. Nobody could ever replace you and your character. Love you millions brother gone way too soon."

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Derbyshire Police is still asking those with any information that could help officers to call them and use the reference 22*708796. Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

A spokesperson for the force said: "The westbound side of the dual carriageway was closed for six hours after the force was contacted by a driver at 11.10pm on Saturday night (3 December)."

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