Police share picture of wheelie bin the place physique of man with distinctive tattoos was present in park
Police today released images of a green wheelie bin where a man’s body was found dumped in a park, as officers try to identify him from his distinctive tattoos.
Officers went to Cash’s Park on Kingfield Road in Coventry, West Midlands, after reports a man was found dead inside a bin at 5pm on Friday.
The man, who has not yet been identified but is believed to be aged between 40 and 50, was found by a walker at around 5pm.
Police chiefs believe he may have been hit by a vehicle, before being moved to the park.
The victim was found in a Coventry City Council wheelie bin with the green lid up along the muddy path of the park.
West Midlands Police say they are working with the local authority to establish where the bin was moved from.
The police have also shared further information they hope will help identify him and his cause of death.
The man had a tattoo of a cross with a snake wrapped around it on his back and the words ‘Little Stardust’, and a tattoo on his right arm saying ‘nan’ with a clover and the colours of the Irish flag.
Police today released images of a green wheelie bin where a man’s body was found dumped in a park
The man, who has not been yet been identified but is believed to be aged between 40 and 50, was found by a member of the public who was walking through the area at around 5pm
Police are urging anyone with information, or dashcam or CCTV footage from the area, to come forward.
Detective Chief Inspector Phil Poole, leading the investigation, said: ‘We have a large team of detectives, forensic specialists and other staff working around the clock to establish what has happened to this man, who he is, and who is responsible.
‘We’ve had several pieces of information come through to us as a direct result of our appeal, and we are following up those lines of enquiry.
‘I really want to hear from anyone who recognises the descriptions of the tattoos on the man, as they are quite distinctive.
‘I also really want to hear from anyone who has noticed unexplained damage on a vehicle, perhaps of a partner or relative, or anyone who’s noticed a sudden change in behaviour from someone they know.
‘If you know or are responsible for what happened to this man, I would urge you to come forward now so that we can get the answers that he deserves.’
Police urged anyone who may have further information to call 101, quoting log 4148 of 13 March.
