Tributes paid to "dedicated" detective found dead in Birmingham
DC Tayyab Malik was found dead on Tuesday.
A man found dead in Birmingham earlier this week has been named as Tayyab Malik, who was a detective constable at West Midlands Police.
The 35-year-old was discovered on Yardley Wood Road shortly after 2pm on Tuesday (24 Feb).
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."
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."
His death is not being treated as suspicious and a file is being prepared for the coroner.