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A STUDENT who was found dead in a garden with multiple stab wounds has been pictured, as his housemate is charged with murder.

Cops discovered 21-year-old Jamie Collins’ body in Filton, Bristol, in the early hours of Thursday, April 9.

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Jamie Collins, 21, was found dead in a garden in Filton, GloucestershireCredit: Avon & Somerset Police
 

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Detectives launched a murder probe after Jamie tragically died under ‘suspicious circumstances’Credit: BPM
 

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Forensic officers were seen at the house share where the two students lived as an investigation got underwayCredit: BPM
The University of the West of England student was found in a garden at the rear of a property where he lived in a house share with fellow student Zack Coughlan.

Coughlan, 23, was arrested on Sunday after the tragic discovery of Jamie’s body – he has since been charged with murder.

He was remanded in custody and is due to appear at Bristol Magistrates’ Court today.

Tragic Jamie’s grieving family have been informed of the young student’s death and are being supported by specialist officers.

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Detective Chief Inspector Lucy Edgeworth, of the Major Crime Investigation Team, said: “The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised a murder charge against Zack Coughlan.

“The formal identification process has not yet been completed but we are releasing Jamie’s name at this point, with his family’s knowledge, because it will form part of the court proceedings and be a matter of public record.

“Our thoughts are with Jamie’s family at this hugely difficult time and specially-trained officers are offering them support and keeping them regularly updated with our investigation.

“We would politely ask people continue to respect their privacy.”

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Avon and Somerset Police have been carrying out high visibility patrols in the area to reassure the public in the aftermath of the horror.

The force has been working closely with the university, where it is understood both men were studying.

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Police will remain in the area as they conduct enquiries over the coming days, the force saidCredit: SWNS
 

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Jamie’s body was found in the garden at the rear of a property where the two men livedCredit: SWNS
 

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Cops are working with the university, where both men are understood to have been studyingCredit: BPM
Officers said they would be carrying out further enquiries around the scene over the coming days.

DCI Edgeworth added: “People who knew Jamie will be understandably shocked and hugely saddened to learn of what has happened.

“Neighbourhood officers have been carrying out high-visibility patrols in the area over recent days and are working closely with staff at the University of the West of England, where both men were students, to ensure support is in place for those who need it.

“Further enquiries are planned in the area around Cleve Road over the coming days.

“We are grateful to people living in the area for their patience and understanding while we continue to carry out this investigative work.”

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A huge police presence descended on the scene in the aftermath of the discoveryCredit: BPM