David Weaver: Birmingham murder plea mystery call
The anonymous tip followed a fresh appeal for help from police and came after Mr Weaver’s heartbroken family issued a shocking image of him as he lay in a coma at Good Hope Hospital to the Birmingham Mail.
Det Insp Nick Walton, from Queens Road CID, said: “We had a very encouraging response and are following a number of lines of inquiry as a result of those calls.
“I now know there are a number of people who believe they know the identity of those responsible for causing David’s injuries.
“We are particularly interested in a call received to Crimestoppers.
“We would encourage this person or anyone else with information to make direct contact with police to help bring the offenders to justice. The information they hold may be vital to the inquiry.”
Repeating his ‘we can protect you’ plea to potential witnesses, he said: “I understand some people may have some concern or anxiety in speaking to officers.
“Please be assured we can offer a full range of special measures to support witnesses.”
Mr Weaver’s sister, Tina, said: “He really suffered but is at peace now.
“I don’t think people realise how bad he was when he was in hospital and people need to see his injuries and it might urge people to come forward.”
Anyone with information should call Queens Road CID on 0845 113 5000.
