Man found dead in Coventry wheelie bin named

Police have identified the man found deceased in a wheelie bin in a Coventry park as 37-year-old Thomas Niven. The discovery was made at Cash’s Park, located off Daimler Road, on Friday evening after a member of the public alerted authorities. The investigation into his death is ongoing.

Following the discovery, three individuals—a man and a woman both in their 40s, and a man in his 20s—were arrested in Blackpool on suspicion of murder and assisting an offender. West Midlands Police have confirmed that inquiries remain active, and they are maintaining close contact with Niven’s family, offering them support and regular updates on the progress of the case.

Niven’s family has paid a heartfelt tribute to him, describing him as a “pillar of strength.” They expressed their grief: “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.” The family remembered his joyful nature, saying, “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 a 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.”

Detective Chief Inspector Phil Poole commented on the ongoing investigation: “We are continuing to build a picture of what happened and the three people arrested at the weekend remain in police cells as those inquiries continue.” Police have also stated that they believe Niven was struck by a vehicle before his body was moved to the park. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward as the inquiry progresses

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