Harry Begg was killed on December 1
The TF-652 road in Arona, Tenerife.(Image: Google)
The investigation into the death of Merseyside teenager Harry Begg is still ongoing more than two weeks on, Spanish police have confirmed. Harry, 19, from Kirkby, was killed in a road traffic crash in Tenerife on December 1. He was reportedly cycling at the time.
Spanish police did not respond when asked by the ECHO to confirm local reports that the car failed to stop at the scene or that the incident is being treated as murder. Spanish police did not respond when asked if any arrests had been made.
A spokesperson for the Guardia Civil said: “The investigation that is being carried out has not yet concluded; it is still ongoing.”
Tributes have been paid online to Harry, with one describing him as the “most amazing special person.”
Harry had been cycling on the road in Arona in the south of the island when the collision occurred. The alarm was raised at around 8pm.
Tragically, Harry died at the scene.
Local reports on Sunday described the incident as a “hit-and-run” and island newspaper El Dia said the Civil Guard was investigating whether the British man had been “murdered”.
The newspaper said: “After initial inquiries officers reached the early conclusion that he wasn’t run over by accident.”
Roadside tributes were left around a palm tree close to the scene. Flowers, candles and a Liverpool shirt were left, along with a message that read: “I love you forever wee bro.”
A Foreign Office spokesperson said: “We are supporting the family of a British man who has died in Spain and are in contact with the local authorities.”
A spokesperson for the Spanish force earlier said: “I confirm the death of a person in a traffic accident.
“The investigation is ongoing, so we cannot provide further information about it at this time.”
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