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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 in Coventry found the body of a 37-year-old man named Thomas Niven in a park. Three people have been arrested in connection with his death. The investigation is ongoing, and police are asking for the public's help.

Key Facts

  • Thomas Niven, aged 37, was found dead in a wheelie bin at Cash's Park in Coventry.
  • Police believe Niven was hit by a car before being moved to the park.
  • Three people, a man and a woman in their 40s, and a man in his 20s, were arrested in Blackpool on suspicion of murder and assisting an offender.
  • Niven's family described him as a "pillar of strength" and expressed their shock and sadness.
  • Police asked the public for help identifying Niven by describing his distinctive tattoos.
  • Investigations are ongoing, and police continue to support Niven's family with updates on the case.
  • The police are urging anyone with information to come forward.

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