On Air Now

The 60's Show

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Now Playing

The Animals

The House Of The Rising Sun

Police appeal for help to identify 'distinctively' tattooed man found dead in wheelie bin

Police have released identifying details of a man who was found dead in a wheelie bin on Friday.

The man, thought to be aged between 40 and 50, 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 said.

A member of the public found his body in a Coventry City Council bin with a green lid in Cash's Park off Daimler Road in Coventry at roughly 5pm on Friday.

West Midlands Police believe he may have been hit by a vehicle before being moved to the park.

Detective Chief Inspector Phil Poole, leading the investigation, said: "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 are working with the council to discover where the bin was moved from, and have asked anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage from the area to come forward.

Officers also want to hear from anyone in the vicinity who had their wheelie bin stolen.

Sky News

(c) Sky News 2026: Police appeal for help to identify 'distinctively' tattooed man found dead in wheelie bin

Donate to Roch Valley Radio

 

Do you have a story for us? Want to tell us about something happening in our Borough?

Let us know by emailing newsdesk@rochvalleyradio.com

All contact will be treated in confidence.

More from UK

Donate to Roch Valley Radio

 

Recently Played

Newsletter

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter and stay updated.

   

Coming up next On Air

  • The 60's Show

    7:00pm - 9:00pm

    with Geoff Radivan

  • Damien

    9:00pm - 11:00pm

    with Damien

  • The Quiet Storm

    11:00pm - 1:00am

    Join Paul Harvey on The Quiet Storm as he plays the world’s greatest love songs to end your day.

  • Wide Awake Club

    1:00am - 5:00am

    For those who find themselves awake at 3am more often than they’d like. Calm music, understanding voices and quiet company.

  • Up Before the Alarm

    5:00am - 7:00am

    for early starters, commuters and anyone already on their second brew. Livelier music and new voices warming things up before breakfast.

  • Monday Breakfast

    7:00am - 10:00am

    getting you out of bed and to work and school with great music and headlines.