The parents of a man murdered in Birmingham have described their heartbreak after losing their only child.
Richard Hopley, aged 43, was found in a car which had crashed in Metchley Lane just after 3pm on Thursday (22 September).
His parents say he was “a much loved son and only child, dearly loved by his Mum and Dad. Police are absolutely heartbroken and devastated.”
Our investigation continues at pace as officers try to understand what happened to Richard.
Detective Inspector Jim Mahon, from our homicide team said: “ We’ve collected and are reviewing hours of CCTV to help build a picture of what happened on Thursday afternoon. We’ve also spoken to various witnesses and people in the area.
“We’ve had a great response from people in the area for which we are grateful, and I continue to urge anyone who saw anything to contact us.
“We are working through the evidence, to produce a timeline of events, leading up to the collision of the car Richard was travelling in and a stationary vehicle.
“I would like to thank the public for their assistance and patience for the disruption caused in the local area as a result of the scene examination.
“We are still trying to trace a man seen leaving the scene of the collision. He is described as an Asian male and wearing white sweatshirt and white tracksuit bottoms.
“Richard’s family are devastated, we need your help to find those responsible for this desperately sad act.”