Murder charge after body found at Walsall home
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Police have identified the victim as 51-year-old Lee Gadd
A man has appeared in court charged with murder, following the discovery of a body at a house.
The victim, named by police as 51-year-old Lee Gadd, was found on Monday at the property on Broad Lane, Bloxwich, in the West Midlands.
A post-mortem examination has yet to establish how he died.
Bradley Pye, 24, of Broad Lane, was remanded in custody at Wolverhampton Magistrates' Court to appear at the city's crown court on 28 May.
Mr Gadd's family have paid tribute to him, describing him as a "dedicated father and family man" and saying they had been left "devastated" by his death.
"He was a funny, caring and loyal person, and a huge hole has been left in our family and our hearts," they said in a statement.
Police officers discovered Mr Gadd at the property after concerns were raised for his welfare. He was confirmed dead at the scene.
The 51-year-old was found dead at the property on Broad Lane in Bloxwich, Walsall
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