Wolverhampton murder victim identified as father of seven

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Image caption, Deavon Harrison's family say they are "devastated, shocked and deeply saddened"
  • Author, Eleanor Lawson
  • Role, ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ News, West Midlands

A man killed at a Wolverhampton house has been named as a father of seven.

Deavon Harrison, 46, was found seriously injured at a house in Dunstall Hill at 12:50 GMT on Saturday and died shortly after.

One person has since been arrested on suspicion of Mr Harrison's murder and remains in custody for questioning.

Mr Harrison's mother has now paid tribute to her "beloved son" as detectives renewed an appeal for information to help catch his killers.

She said: "He will be sorely missed by his entire family. Me, his stepdad, 13 siblings, seven children and one granddaughter.

"We are extremely devastated, shocked and deeply saddened at this tragic news.

"He was the first-born son of his family. We will love and cherish you always and forever."

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Image caption, Police were called to a house in Dunstall Hill, Wolverhampton, on Saturday

Det Insp Michelle Cordell, leading the investigation, said: "Our thoughts are with Deavon's family at this difficult and distressing time.

"It's vital that anyone who's not already been in touch with us with information does so as soon as possible.

"I'd like to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time, who saw anyone acting suspiciously, or who may have dashcam or CCTV footage, to call us straight away.

"That information could help us get justice for Deavon and his grieving family."

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