The family of a father-of-seven found dead after being attacked at a house in Wolverhampton today paid tribute to him, as detectives renewed an appeal for information to help catch his killers.
Deavon Harrison, aged 46, was found seriously injured at a house on Dunstall Hill at around 12.50pm on 30 December.
Sadly, there was nothing that could be done to save him.
One person has been arrested on suspicion of murder, and remains in custody for questioning.
Today Deavon’s mother said paid tribute to her ‘beloved son’:
“He will be sorely missed by his entire family. Me, his stepdad, 13 siblings, seven children and one granddaughter.
“We are extremely devastated, shocked and deeply saddened at this tragic news.
“He was the first-born son of his family. We will love and cherish you always and forever.”
Det Insp Michelle Cordell, leading the investigation, said: “Our thoughts are with Deavon’s family at this difficult and distressing time. Our investigation is progressing quickly, and we’ve been working tirelessly to identify what happened and why. Several lines of enquiry are on-going, and we are putting all of our efforts into identifying those responsible.
“It’s vital that anyone who’s not already been in touch with us with information does so as soon as possible.
“I’d like to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time who saw anyone acting suspiciously, or who may have dashcam or CCTV footage, to call us straight away.
“That information could help us get justice for Deavon and his grieving family.”