Six held over man's murder in park

Police were called to Perry Hall Park in Birmingham on 16 March

Six men have been arrested on suspicion of murder, after the body of a man was found in a Birmingham park last month.

West Midlands Police, which was called to Perry Hall Park, said the death of Michael Junior Obasi, 38, was initially not treated as suspicious.

But a post-mortem examination has revealed the father-of-one had been the victim of a serious assault, the force said.

The men, all aged in their 20s, were arrested earlier, after Mr Obasi's body was found by a member of the public at about 11:00 GMT on 16 March.

The force said it now believed Mr Obasi was attacked by number of men in the park at some point between 19:00 and 20:00 GMT, on 14 March.

In a statement released by police, his family said their "dearly beloved, respectful son, brother, partner and father" had been taken from them.

“Michael’s loss has sent ripples of pain throughout the whole family. The family ask for your prayers at this time," they said.

The family urged anyone with information about the attack to contact police.

“The family request privacy at this difficult time and respectfully request no flowers. Rest in Peace, dear Michael Junior,” they added.