Crimestoppers offers £20k to find bedroom killer

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So far nobody has been brought to justice for the murder of Kevin Lomas, which happened more than three years ago

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A reward of up to £20,000 is being offered by Crimestoppers for help in tracking down the person who stabbed a man to death in his bedroom.

Kevin Lomas, 56, was found inside a property in Hall Green, Birmingham, on 2 April 2021.

The reward will be offered to anyone with information leading to a conviction and expires in three months.

A man and a woman previously arrested on suspicion of murder were later released on bail, West Midlands Police said.

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Crimestoppers said it wanted to help "Kevin’s heartbroken family see justice"

A CCTV video was released showing his last known movements, external, captured in the days before he was found with fatal wounds.

The charity said those contacting it could remain completely anonymous.

Alan Edwards, Crimestoppers West Midlands regional manager, said: "We are offering this reward as we hope it will encourage someone with key information to come forward to share what they know.

"Kevin is described by his family as ‘someone who would give you a helping hand’ if it was needed. Our charity would like to help Kevin’s heartbroken family see justice."

The charity's reward offer is available until 29 July.

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