Murder investigation launched in Tile Hill

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A large area of Copland Place has been cordoned off by officers and a forensic tent has been set up



A murder investigation has been launched in Coventry after a man died in a Tile Hill street last night.

Police were called to the scene shortly after 11pm following reports of a disturbance.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene despite the best efforts of West Midlands Ambulance Service paramedics.

A forensic tent has been set up in Copland Place in Tile Hill and the road remains cordoned off this afternoon.

West Midlands Police say they have launched a murder investigation.

Officers are currently carrying out enquiries at the scene and going house to house to find out what happened.

They are also checking CCTV in the area.

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Two arrested as part of Tile Hill murder investigation



Two men have been arrested as detectives continue to investigate the shooting of a man in Tile Hill on Sunday night.

The victim has been named as 28-year-old Daniel Shaw. (pictured above)

He was found with gunshot injuries to his chest at around 11.15pm on Sunday in Copland Place.

Despite the best efforts of paramedics, he died at the scene.

A post mortem examination will take place in due course to establish the exact cause of death.

Police immediately launched a murder investigation and during the early hours of this morning arrested two men aged 22 and 47 on suspicion of conspiracy to murder.

Detective Chief Inspector Chris Mallett, from the force’s Homicide Team, is continuing to appeal for information from the public.

He said: "We have made significant progress with our investigation; although we’ve made these arrests, we still need people to come forward.

"I’d urge anyone who was in Torrington Avenue or Copland Place at around 11pm on Sunday evening who hasn’t already spoken to us, or anyone who’s heard or seen something suspicious that could be connected, to get in touch.

"Daniel’s family are devastated and we are keeping them fully updated with the latest developments."

Anyone with information is asked to contact West Midlands Police’s Homicide Team on 101 quoting log number 2710 from 25/3.

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Man missing from Coventry could have links to Tile Hill murder



A man who has gone missing from Coventry could have links to the Tile Hill murder, police say.

John Robbins has gone missing from the Tile Hill area of Coventry.

Officers are extremely concerned about his disappearance, which is very out of character for him.

John who is 33-years-old, has not been seen since Wednesday 21 March. He is described as white and 5ft 9ins tall. He has short brown hair and blue eyes.

Detective Chief Inspector Chris Mallett from the force’s homicide team said: “I am seriously concerned about the disappearance of John.

"I believe it could be connected to the murder of Daniel Shaw.

"Daniel died on Sunday (25 March) after he was found with gunshot injuries to his chest.

“It’s really important that anyone who has seen John or knows about his whereabouts contacts us as soon as possible by calling us on 101."

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Missing Coventry man now feared "kidnapped and murdered"

A £10,000 reward has been put up for information in connection with the murder of Coventry man Daniel Shaw.

The reward has been issued by Crimestoppers who have also stated that a man who went missing at around the same time, John Robbins, may have also been kidnapped, assaulted and murdered.

Mr Shaw died after being shot in the chest and was found in Copland Place, Tile Hill, on Sunday, March 25.

Police say Mr Robbins has been missing since March 21 and now Crimestoppers has stated he may have been kidnapped and possibly killed.

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Police re-launch appeal over Tile Hill murder and suspicious disappearance



POLICE have re-launched an appeal as part of the investigation into a Coventry murder believed to be connected with a potential kidnapping and torture four days earlier.

Daniel Shaw, aged 28, was found with gunshot injuries to his chest at around 11.15pm on Sunday, March 25.

He was found in Copeland Place in the Tile Hill area of the city and died at the scene.

Police believe his murder is connected to the disappearance of Johnny Robbins, aged 33, on March 21.

Detectives believe Johnny was kidnapped and tortured and could have been murdered.

But a body has not yet been found.

His disappearance is considered ‘out of character’ by those close to him.

Independent charity Crimestoppers is offering an award of £10,000 for information given anonymously which leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.

Pauline Hadley, West Midlands regional manager for Crimestoppers, said in April: “A young man has been murdered and another has disappeared in suspicious circumstances. It’s deeply distressing for family and friends and also for the wider community to know that such violence is taking place in their midst.

“At Crimestoppers we believe everyone has the right to feel safe, which is why we urge anyone with information to speak up and tell our charity what you know. We guarantee you will remain 100 per cent anonymous. Always.”

Call 0800 555 111 or fill out a form at crimestoppers-uk.org

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Police name two suspects wanted in connection with Coventry double murder



Police have released mugshots of two men wanted in connection with a double murder in Coventry.

Daniel Shaw, 28, died after he was shot in the chest at around 11.15pm on Sunday, March 25, this year in Copland Place, Tile Hill.

Detectives also believe that the disappearance of Johnny Robbins, 33, is connected to Daniel’s death.

Johnny went missing on Wednesday, March 21, and officers believe he was kidnapped and tortured, before being murdered.

His body has never been found.

West Midlands Police have today issued photos of two men who are wanted in connection with these offences.

Ben Whyley and Ryan Hobday, are both 29 and from Coventry .

Officers are urging anyone with any information about their whereabouts to get in touch as soon as possible.

There are also concerns for their welfare as they have not been seen since the time of the murders by their either their families or friends.

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Woman arrested in Coventry double murder probe

A woman has been arrested and bailed in connection with a double murder in Coventry.

Police believe the deaths of Daniel Shaw, 28, who was shot dead in the city, and John Robbins, 33, are linked.

The 21-year-old woman was arrested at 08:40 GMT on suspicion of assisting a man police believe played a part in the killings.

"It's suspected she may have assisted a man understood to be a prime suspect in the case," West Midlands Police said.

The woman was arrested in the Tile Hill area and questioned over the murder of Mr Shaw and the disappearance of Mr Robbins.

She was bailed until a date in December when she will be further questioned.

The bail conditions include surrendering her passport and sleeping at a specified address, police said.

Det Ch Insp Chris Mallett said: "We have made significant progress with this complex investigation… this arrest is the latest development.

"I have a dedicated team of detectives working on this investigation but we need the community of Coventry to stand up to those causing fear and intimidation where you live and stop this from happening again."

Two men, aged 22 and 47, arrested on suspicion of his murder, have been released pending further investigation.

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Man arrested in Spain over Coventry double murder

A man has been arrested in Spain in connection with a double murder in Coventry.

West Midlands Police said the 29-year-old suspect, who lives in Coventry, is being questioned "for his involvement in a conspiracy to murder".

He was arrested in southern Spain on Thursday, November 29, and has been brought back to the West Midlands where detectives are quizzing him over the murder of 28-year-old Daniel Shaw and the disappearance of Johnny Robbins, aged 33, who is also believed to have been murdered.

Last month police named two suspects in the case as Coventry men Ben Whyley and Ryan Hobday.

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Coventry double murder suspect bailed after Spain arrest

A man arrested in Spain over a double murder has been released on bail, West Midlands Police said.

The 29-year-old was held over the murder of Daniel Shaw, 28, in Coventry and the disappearance of Johnny Robbins, 33, four days later.

Police had named suspects Ben Whyley and Ryan Hobday, both 29, but said they had gone "off the radar" or feared they may be dead.

It is understood the detained man is one of the suspects previously named.

A police spokeswoman said he had been released on police bail and must report back by the end of December.

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Men charged with kidnapping, torture, and conspiracy to murder Coventry man after disappearance



Four people have been charged with conspiracy to murder over the death of a Coventry man. Johnny Robbins [pictured above] disappeared in March 2018, and it is alleged that he was tortured before being murdered.

His death was linked to the murder of Daniel Shaw, who was found with gunshot injuries on Copland Place in Tile Hill on March 25, 2018, although detectives have not yet been able to gather sufficient evidence to charge anyone in relation to his death. Today, five people were arrested in early morning raids at addresses in Coventry and Warwickshire.

Sam Jones, 26, and Ben Whyley, 36, were subsequently charged with kidnap, false imprisonment, wounding with intent, and conspiracy to murder, Coventry Police said. Jordan Doswell, 29, and Junior Makosso, 28, have both been charged with false imprisonment, wounding with intent, and conspiracy to murder and remain in custody this morning (July 28).

Thomas Young, 29, has been charged with kidnap and false imprisonment, Coventry Police said. "All five men are due to appear at Birmingham Magistrates' Court this afternoon (July 28)."

Police said the charges relate to the kidnapping, torture, and murder of Johnny Robbins. Detectives have not yet been able to gather sufficient evidence to charge anyone in relation to the death of Daniel Shaw.

Six other people who were arrested or voluntarily interviewed last year as part of the investigation will face no further action, with investigations into the murders ongoing. Police are also still searching for Coventry man Ryan Hobday.

Hobday, who was aged 28 in 2018, is wanted in connection with the murders of Daniel and Johnny. Officers say they are still searching for him but it is believed he may also have been murdered.

Senior Investigating Officer Jenny Birch said: “It is a really significant development in our investigation into the deaths of Johnny and Daniel. We have said from the outset that we were absolutely committed to establishing the truth behind what happened to them, and that has been true throughout the many years we have been investigating.

“We have spoken to the families of Johnny and Daniel today to update them on the latest developments and will continue to support them. Seven years have passed, and allegiances change. We still need people with information about what happened to do the right thing, pick up the phone, and tell us what you know.”

A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: “Anyone with information on the location of Hobday, or with any other information, has been asked to get in touch via 101. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”