CCTV released of last moments of Hall Green murder victim
It's three years since Kevin Lomas was found fatally stabbed
Last updated 18th Apr 2024
Three years after his murder, CCTV has been released of the last moments of Kevin Lomas in Birmingham.
The 56 year old was found stabbed to death in the bedroom of his property in Stratford Road, Hall Green, on April 2nd 2021.
A man and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of murder, and released on bail. But detectives say they have not managed to get the vital evidence needed to charge anyone with his murder.
West Midlands Police say they are releasing the footage of his last known moments to see if anyone has any information to lead them to find the last pieces of evidence they need.
DCI Laura Harrison, leading the investigation, said: “Three years have now passed and sadly we have not been able to get Kevin’s family the answers that they deserve.
“We’ve carried out lots of enquiries in the area, including CCTV, witness and forensic work, but sadly we’ve not been able to gather enough evidence to charge anyone with Kevin’s murder.
“Now that some time has lapsed, I’m hoping that there are people who know who is responsible for this and that they realise that now is the time to do the right thing and come forward.”
Kevin’s family paid tribute to their ‘son, brother, partner, stepfather and friend’.
They said: “Three years have passed and it’s been a struggle losing you in such terrible circumstances.
“You’re the missing link in our family. Considering you were quite shy when you were young you, embodied everything in life that was bright.
A new photo of Kevin, released by his family today
“If anyone felt low, Kevin would lift you. If you needed help Kev would give you a helping hand. He just wanted everyone to be happy & enjoy life as he wanted to do so himself. Tragically this was taken from him. Our poor brother.”