Police are appealing to trace a potential witness following the death of a man found with a serious head injury in a Smethwick alleyway as his family pay tribute to their ‘loving father, son and brother’.
Jagdev Lally was rushed to hospital after a passer-by found him collapsed off the High Street at 9am on Tuesday 14 April.
Jagdev Lally sadly passed away nearly three weeks after being found with serious head injuries
Police understand the 39-year-old, of no fixed address, was attacked at approximately 3am and suffered significant head and facial injuries. He sadly died nearly three weeks later on Friday (1 May).
Ashley Pace was previously charged with wounding and the 34-year-old, also of no fixed address, was remanded by the courts. The charge has since been reviewed and changed to murder.
Police are now appealing to identify this man, who Police believe may hold vital information.
CCTV footage was taken covering the Tollgate shopping precinct at 7.05am, around two hours before Jagdev was found. Police believe he was likely on his way to work and may have seen Jagdev lying on the ground.
Police are now appealing to identify this man, who Police believe may hold vital information
As Police continue to appeal for information, his family have today (11 June) paid tribute to him, saying: “Jagdev was a loving father, son and brother.
“He was the sole provider for his parents in India, who are now totally lost without him.
“They, his son or sisters will never see him again.
Police Said:
“We need answers as to why someone would carry out this attack. We hope justice is served on the assailant so they realise what pain they have caused Jagdev and his family. “To be taken at such a young age is difficult enough, but for it to be under such tragic circumstances is heart-breaking.”
We understand the image is grainy, but if you recognise him, or were around the area at the time, we are urging you to contact us.