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Man dead in wheelie bin was a 'pillar of strength'

Man dead in wheelie bin was a 'pillar of strength'

Summary

Police identified a man found dead in a wheelie bin in a Coventry park as 37-year-old Thomas Niven. Three people were arrested on suspicion of murder and helping a criminal, while police continue to gather information and ask the public for assistance.

Key Facts

  • Thomas Niven's body was found in a wheelie bin in Coventry, England.
  • Niven's family described him as a "pillar of strength."
  • Police believe he was hit by a car before being placed in the park.
  • Officers arrested two men and a woman in their 40s and 20s on murder suspicions.
  • Niven's identity was initially unknown, leading police to seek public help using tattoo descriptions.
  • West Midlands Police are continuing their investigation and updating the family.
  • Police have asked anyone with information to contact them.

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