Tributes have poured in for a 37-year-old man who was found dead inside a wheelie bin last Friday.
Thomas Niven’s family and friends say they were ‘devastated’ to lose him ‘in such a cruel way’, after his body was discovered in the bin in a park off Daimler Road in Coventry.
Police confirmed on Tuesday that three people were being held in custody on suspicion of murder and assisting an offender and the investigation is ongoing, following the arrests of a man and woman in their 40s and a man in his 20s in Blackpool on Sunday.
The victim’s family said in a tribute: ‘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.’
They added: ‘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.
Tributes have poured in for 37-year-old Thomas Niven (pictured), who was found dead last Friday
Mr Niven’s body was found by a member of the public in Cash’s Park, off Daimier Road in Coventry
The police confirmed that the investigation is still ongoing, as three people remain in custody on suspicion of murder and assisting an offender
‘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, stepmother, brothers and sisters, nephews and nieces and extended family.
‘We urge anyone with information to please come forward to the police.’
Police had been called by a member of the public after Mr Niven was found inside a green wheelie bin at Cash’s Park, Coventry, at around 5pm last Friday.
Anyone with information about what happened to Mr Niven is being asked to come forward and contact the police, who said they are ‘continuing to build a picture of what happened’.
Detective Chief Inspector Phil Poole from our 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 still get in contact.’
Anyone with information can call 101 quoting log 4148 of 13 March or message the police via the Live Chat on their website.
