Overview
- Akhtar’s family paid tribute and urged Bristol City Council to add more edge barriers after his November 2025 death in the harbour.
- The Harbour Committee’s safety review will examine the number and placement of escape ladders, add lighting in dark spots, and consider clearer boundaries at the water’s edge.
- Committee chair Andrew Brown said any fixes must not block boats or quayside work because the harbour stays in daily use.
- The family say CCTV shows his final moments and they believe he fell from a boat jetty, and they want railings closer to the edge plus more lighting and steps to help people climb out.
- A public petition is pushing for action after Avon Fire and Rescue recorded 13 accidental drownings in the city between 2014 and 2022.