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Police name man found dead in Basingstoke

Tributes left at the scene Tributes left at the scene

A MAN found dead in Basingstoke town centre on Monday morning has been named.

Christy White's body was found by town centre security guards near The Anvil footbridge at about 2.40am.

It has now been revealed that the 27-year-old bled to death after sustaining an injury to his lower body caused by a tree branch.

The scene was quickly cordoned off by police and sniffer dogs and forensic teams were on the scene throughout the day.

Detectives from the Major Crime department of Hampshire Constabulary, based at Grosvenor House in Basingstoke, launched an investigation into Mr White's death.

However, the case has now been closed and the file passed to the coroner.

If you would like to pay tribute to Mr White, please leave your message below.

Comments(12)

Anon9 says...
6:48pm Tue 27 Jan 09

My thoughts go out to all Family and friends. Such a shame and loss.

anderson12beer says...
7:37pm Tue 27 Jan 09

You made us laugh and smile and warmed our hearts. You touched our lives and you will never be forgotten..I just can't believe that this can be true..?? With love mate, Emma x

kev33 says...
9:20pm Tue 27 Jan 09

My thoughts are with Cristys brother,mum, dad and family. Such a shock to hear the news and couldnt believe it, Kev

wicksdavey says...
10:25pm Tue 27 Jan 09

Our thoughts go out to all family and friends at this difficult time.

You will be missed Christy x

vickykelly36 says...
7:46am Wed 28 Jan 09

only knew you for a short time, but you will never be forgotton... sleep tight Christy.. God Bless x

Sarahlou14 says...
9:34am Wed 28 Jan 09

My thoughts go out to all your family at such a sad time.

You will be missed Christy x

Rebecca_08 says...
10:40am Wed 28 Jan 09

R.I.P Christy.

Can not believe this has happened to you. Such a complete shock.
Thinking of you and your family.
Sleep tight. God Bless xxx

bskbird says...
12:12pm Wed 28 Jan 09

Sleep tight Christie - Such a sad loss! words fail us all when something so sad happens ****
Our thoughts are now with his family xxxxx

mrsbluenose says...
1:13pm Wed 28 Jan 09

What on earth was he doing to die in such an unfortunate way?

debbie34 says...
1:14pm Wed 28 Jan 09

young life cut short,but you never be forgotten,thoughts go out to your family at this sad time.rip chris.xxx

DClayton says...
1:43pm Wed 28 Jan 09

RIP Christy... sleep well big man.

My thoughts are with your family and close friends at this time.

D

jon emanuel says...
11:31am Thu 29 Jan 09

Memories of a great guy to work with, a true team player, the crew will miss the banter and the laughs on the way to work, Christie was a colleauge to 5 lads and will be missed very much, our memories of his great sense of humour will remain with us always!
R.I.P Christie white.
Our thoughts are with his family as they pull together to find comfort.

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