Bordesley Green: tributes to loving mum as police continue their murder investigation

A loving mum has paid tribute to her daughter who died after sustaining serious injuries on North Holme in Bordesley Green on Friday (January 28).

Police were called to the scene shortly after 7pm and despite the best efforts of the emergency services she died a short while afterwards.

A forensic post mortem into the cause of death of the 41 year-old mum-of-four is being held today (Monday, January 31).

Marina’s mother has paid tribute to her daughter saying: “A loving, caring and dedicated mother with a fantastic personality and real zest for life was tragically taken from us before her time.

“She leaves behind four children and a huge family who loved, admired and cared for her deeply.

“The entire family are absolutely devastated by her death and ask that we are given space to grieve, however urge anyone with information to please come forward.”

What have the police officers leading the murder investigation said?

Police are reviewing CCTV and talking to witnesses.

They are also appealing for anyone else who saw anything suspicious in the area at the time, or for anyone with information, do contact them.

Inspector Harjit Ubhi from Birmingham West said, “This is truly a tragic incident and my heart goes out to Marina’s family, who are being supported by specialist officers.

“We know this will be a huge shock to neighbours and the local community. There is an increase in police presence around the area to offer reassurance to people with concerns.

"We know this is a busy area and we are appealing for anyone with dash cam footage or CCTV, or anyone who witnessed anything to contact us."

How do I contact West Midlands Police if I have information?

Anyone with information can contact police on their website by clicking on: West Midlands police and going to the Live Chat or by calling 101. Please quote log 3492 of 28/01/22.

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