Three people have been charged with murdering a 37-year-old man whose body was discovered in a wheelie bin.
Thomas Niven was found dead in a wheelie bin at Cash’s Park, Coventry, at around 5pm last Friday.
Tammy Sturdy, 45, Camron Sturdy, 21 and Shane Turkington, 37 have since been charged with murder, Midlands Police confirmed today.
The three, all from Coventry, have been remanded in custody and are due to appear at Coventry Magistrates Court on Thursday morning.
Specially trained officers are continuing to support Mr Niven’s family, who have been left ‘devastated’ by his death.
They said in a statement on Tuesday: ‘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.’
Thomas Niven, 37, was found dead in a wheelie bin at Cash’s Park, Coventry, at around 5pm last Friday
The green wheelie bin in which Thomas Niven’s body was found in Cash’s Park off Daimler Road, Coventry
A police tent erected in Cash’s Park on Friday after Mr Niven’s body was found
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.
‘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’.