Bristol 'murder' victim Jamie Collins, 21, described as 'gentle and kind' student

Bristol 'murder' victim Jamie Collins, 21, described as 'gentle and kind' student Jamie Collins, 21, was found dead in the garden of an address on Cleve Road, Filton, in Bristol, where he was "looking forward to finishing his university journey"NewsJeremy Armstrong News Reporter20:16, 15 Apr 2026Updated 20:16, 15 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesJamie Collins is pictured(Image: FAMILY HANDOUT/UNPIXS)The family of student who died from multiple stab wounds have described him as a "bright" and "unassuming young man" who had his "whole life ahead of him". Jamie Collins, 21, was found dead in the garden of an address on Cleve Road, Filton, in Bristol, in the early hours of Thursday. His family said the 'gentle and kind' student was "looking forward to finishing his journey" at at the University of the West of England (UWE).‌He was due to return home to Swansea "in just a few weeks' time". On Sunday, police officers arrested fellow student Zack Coughlan, 23, a housemate of Collins.‌He was later charged with murder and has appeared before Bristol Crown Court.‌View 3 ImagesForensic officers at the murder scene(Image: PAUL GILLIS / Reach Plc)"Words cannot describe how we are feeling as a family right now," Collins' family said. "We know he was heading for a hugely successful future following his engineering and robotics degree.“We are continuing to work with and be supported by Avon and Somerset Police at this excruciating time.‌“The outpouring of love and support from Jamie’s friends and ours has been completely overwhelming."We would like to thank everyone for their kind messages while we continue to grieve privately.”View 3 ImagesThe police at the murder scene(Image: PAUL GILLIS / Reach Plc)‌UWE said Collins, a robotics student, was an "active member of student societies". "The university is deeply shocked by the news of our student Jamie's deat...