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Mr Malone said: "After a few minutes we noticed a man and another man - a black man and a white man - carrying a suitcase across the street right towards us.

"They were struggling with the weight of it. I actually thought they might drop it in the middle of the road.

"I thought about going to help them, but something made me stop.

"And so they came over and put the suitcase right by our feet.

"I said to them - 'That looks really heavy, what have you got in there, a body?' - jokingly like you do.

"We were feeling good, happy, so I made a joke and they didn't reply.

"Then they just left it by us and they walked back across the street.

A quest to dedicate a statue of Edward Teach – better known as Blackbeard – has been launched. Bristol resident Jack Stephens has launched a petition to commission a statue in the city centre saying it is crucial to honour iconic figures who have shaped its cultural identity.

Blackbeard was one of the most feared pirates on the high seas during the early 18th century as is thought to have been from Bristol. Despite his notorious reputation, he represents an important part of maritime history that had significant impacts on trade routes and colonial expansion during his time.

Jack said: “As someone deeply invested in the rich history and heritage of Bristol, I believe it is crucial that we honour those iconic figures who have shaped our city’s cultural identity. One such figure is Edward Teach, otherwise known as Blackbeard the Pirate. Thought to have originated from Bristol, his story has become a part of our shared narrative.”

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