'We are devastated' - Police issue statement after serving officer found dead outside Birmingham house
A serving officer from West Midlands Police has been found dead outside a house in Birmingham.
On Tuesday, February 24 afternoon, Detective Constable Tayyab Malik, 35, was found dead on Yardley Wood Road in Billesley.
Some reports claim DC Malik was found in a car parked on the driveway of a house.
Police say his death is not being treated as suspicious, and a file is being prepared for the coroner.
Assistant Chief Constable Mike O'Hara from West Midlands Police, said: "We are devastated by this tragic news.
"Tayyab will be hugely missed by his colleagues and friends at West Midlands Police.
"All of our thoughts are with his family at this awful time and we are offering them as much support as we can."
West Midlands Police & Crime Commissioner Simon Foster said: "I am deeply saddened to learn of the tragic death of DC Tayyab Malik. On behalf of the people of the West Midlands, I would like to offer my heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to Tayyab's family, his friends, and all of his colleagues within West Midlands Police.
"Tayyab's service and dedication will not be forgotten. May he rest in peace."
Tayyab's family and friends paid tribute to him, saying: "We are heartbroken by the loss of Tayyab Malik, a dedicated serving police officer and a beloved son, husband, brother, friend and nephew.
"There are no words to describe the depth of our loss. He will be missed more than words can express and will always remain in our hearts. May he rest in peace."
