Manhunt for two brothers suspected of killing a ‘loving father’ on Christmas Day

Police are appealing for help to track down two brothers after a Christmas Day murder.

Tiego and Richard Beckles, aged 20 and 19, are wanted after Trey Johnson, 30, was stabbed to death on Burcot Avenue in Wolverhampton at around 3.30am.

Trey’s family paid tribute to him as a ‘loving father and caring soul’ who would ‘brighten up the room when he walks into it’.

West Midlands Police say detectives have made numerous attempts to locate the pair but are now appealing for the public’s help.

A spokesperson for the force said: ‘We’re appealing for the public’s help to trace two brothers who are wanted over the Christmas Day murder of Trey Johnson in Wolverhampton.

‘Mr Johnson, aged 30, was found seriously injured in Burcot Avenue just after 3.30am.

‘He had been stabbed and was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

‘We are now naming Tiego and Richard Beckles, aged 20 and 19 respectively, as suspects in the investigation.

‘Detectives have made a number of attempts to locate the pair already, but we now need the public’s help to find the men.

‘We have spoken to witnesses and recovered CCTV footage as we build a clear picture of what happened.’

Det Insp Michelle Cordell, from the Homicide unit, added: ‘Tiego and Richard Beckles will know that they are wanted, and I’d urge them to do the right thing and hand themselves in to police, before we find them.

‘If anyone is helping them evade arrest, they should know that they will also face arrest.

‘If you know where they are or have information that could help us find them, no matter how insignificant you think it might be, I’d urge you to get in touch with us now.

‘Information will be treated in the strictest of confidence.’

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