A floral tribute, accompanied by a number '10' balloon, has appeared on a city centre lamppost in what is believed to be a memorial for Troy Atkinson, who was killed in a hit-and-run in 2009.
Fifteen-year-old Troy died at Frenchay Hospital on April 28 after being knocked down near the junction of Penn Street, Broad Weir, and Lower Castle Street.
The tribute, which appears to commemorate a decade since the incident, has been tied to a post outside the Castlemead building, where flowers have previously been left for the former Withywood Community School pupil alongside a memorial plaque.
The young rugby enthusiast, who played for Nailsea and Backwell Rugby Club, suffered severe head injuries when he was knocked down by Mohammed Ahmed, 19 at the time and from Eastville, who admitted killing the teenager by dangerous driving.
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Ahmed was jailed in December 2009 for four years and nine months.
Uninsured at the time, Ahmed took his sister's Mercedes C180, picked up friends, and drove it at speeds of up to 50mph through a busy Broadmead.
Troy was hit after jogging out in front of a bus into the side of the Mercedes, which threw him 60 feet before he landed on the road. The injuries he sustained to his head and chest were described as 'massive'.
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Ahmed was not seen to brake and continued driving to drop his friend off before abandoning the vehicle.
He handed himself in at the same time as Troy died in Frenchay Hospital.
Initially Ahmed said nothing and denied wrongdoing, however he later pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving, taking a vehicle without consent and failing to stop and driving without insurance.
At the time of Ahmed's sentencing, Troy's aunt gave an emotional tribute to her nephew, stating: "Above everything else he was a very sociable boy enjoying life as a normal teenager.
"He loved girls, music and fashion. He loved clothes and always wanted to look his best.
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"He was a natural athlete who loved rugby and was a real team player determined to make the best of himself. Troy will never be forgotten and will always live on in our memories."
Bristol Live has reached out to Troy's family.
If you knew Troy and want to pay tribute to him you can do so by emailing bristolpostnews@localworld.co.uk
