Derby murder investigation: Tribute paid to man who died after being found with injuries

A tribute have been released by the family of a man who died after he was found with injuries in a car park in Derby.

57-year-old Simon Jones of Belper was discovered in a park off Chaddesden Lane at 9.45pm on Saturday 20 April. He later died in hospital.

A statement has been released by his family who describe him as a 'true gentleman.'

Police launched a murder investigation following the incident.

Yesterday (Thursday 25 April), Jacob Ali, 19, of Ashworth Avenue, Derby, appeared at court and was charged with murder and robbery.

Thai Johnson, also 19 and of Renfrew Street, Derby, and Zak Stevens, 26, of Crewton Way, Alvaston, have been charged with assisting an offender.

A 33-year-old man remains in police custody for questioning.

A 21-year-old woman who was arrested on suspicion of murder has been released under investigation, as have a 16-year-old girl and a 19-year-old man who were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.