Body confirmed to be of serving police officer

The body of a man found in Birmingham has been confirmed to be that of a detective for West Midlands Police, the force has said.

Officers were called to Yardley Wood Road shortly after 14:00 GMT on Tuesday where the body of 35-year-old Det Con Tayyab Malik was discovered.

His death was not being treated as suspicious and a file was being prepared for the coroner, police said.

"We are devastated by this tragic news," said Assistant Chief Constable Mike O'Hara. "Tayyab will be hugely missed by his colleagues and friends at West Midlands Police."

He added: "All of our thoughts are with his family at this awful time and we are offering them as much support as we can."

Family and friends paid tribute in a statement released by police, 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."

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