Six men arrested in Birmingham murder probe after man's body is found in Perry Hall Park

Six men have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a man on Perry Hall Park in March.

Police were called to the park at around 11am on March 16, 2024 after a member of the public found the body of Michael Junior Obasi, aged 38.

The father-of-one's death was initially not treated as suspicious, but a post-mortem established that he had been the victim of a serious assault. Today, six men in their 20s were arrested in the Aston area on suspicion of murder.

Family tribute

In a statement, his family said today: “Our dearly beloved, respectful son, brother, partner and father, Michael Junior Obasi, has been taken from us. 

“Michael’s loss has sent ripples of pain throughout the whole family. The family ask for your prayers at this time. 

Please help with any information you may have. 

“The family request privacy at this difficult time and respectfully request no flowers. Rest in Peace, dear Michael Junior.”

West Midlands Police statement

Det Insp Michelle Thurgood, leading the investigation, said: “We’ve been supporting Michael’s family since his death, and are determined to establish exactly what happened to him and why.

“We now believe he was the victim of a serious assault by a number of men in the park at some point between 7pm and 8pm on March 14, which is two days before his body was found.

“I really need to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time, or who may have CCTV or dashcam footage of men running from the park during that time period.”