A MURDER investigation is underway after a man died three days after being found with serious head injuries in Coventry.
Martin Edgar, 42, was attacked in Waterloo Street in the early hours of Tuesday morning (February 11).
He was taken to hospital where he died on Friday (February 14). Police are offering support to his family.
Martin’s family paid tribute to him, saying: “With broken hearts we as a family must come to terms with the loss of our beloved son and brother, who has grown his angel wings.
“One of the branches has fallen from our family tree.
“Sleep peacefully Martin. Forever in our hearts.”
A 24-year-old man was charged with wounding and appeared before magistrates on Friday. He was remanded into custody ahead of a crown court hearing today (Monday February 17) where police review the charge in connection with the Crown Prosecution Service.
Det Insp Phil Poole, from our homicide team, said: “A man has tragically lost his life and we’ll be doing all we can to establish exactly what happened and why.
“We’re keen to hear from anyone with information so we can get answers for his family.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police using the Live Chat facility at www.westmidlands.police.uk, or by calling 101, quoting incident 372 of February 11. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
