A ‘DEVASTATED’ family have paid tribute to a man whose body was found in a wheelie bin in a Coventry park on Friday (March 13).
Police have named the man whose body was found in Cash’s Park off Daimler Road as Thomas Niven, 37, known as Tom.
A man and woman in their 40s and a man in his 20s were arrested on Sunday (March 15) in Blackpool on suspicion of murder and assisting an offender.
Tom’s family said: “Sadly our youngest son, stepson, brother, brother in law, nephew and uncle, Tom has been tragically taken away from all who dearly loved him.
“As a family we are all in shock and are devastated, our hearts are in pieces at the loss of Tom in such a cruel way. He was a pillar of strength towards us all.
“He was loving and caring, he loved all of his family, he was a big softy when it came to animals and his nephews and nieces.
“He was full of laughter and had such a vibe for life, he had a charm that would lift a dull spirit, he loved his music and playing pool. He loved small harmless pranks but could never keep a straight face and would break out into laughter.
“We are so proud to have had Tom in our lives, his life has tragically been cut short in the most cruel way. Tom will forever be missed.
“Justice will be done. We love you Tom, rest easy, love us all Dad, Mum, stepmom, brothers and sisters, nephews and nieces and extended family.
“We urge anyone with information to please come forward to the police.”
Police investigations are ongoing, and Tom’s family are being supported and updated throughout.
The officer leading the investigation, Det Ch Insp Phil Poole from West Midlands Police’s Major Crime Unit, said: “We are continuing to build a picture of what happened and the three people arrested at the weekend remain in police cells as those enquiries continue.
“We’d like to thank everyone who has been in touch providing information so far and we would still urge anyone who might know more to get in contact.”
Anyone with information, or who has dashcam or CCTV footage from the area, is asked to get in touch via 101, quoting log 4148 of March 13.
Police have also set up a dedicated page at https://mipp.police.uk/operation/20HQ25B34-PO1 where members of the public can send CCTV, mobile phone, or dashcam footage from the area, or any other information, directly to detectives.
