Tributes paid to 50-year-old man who was killed in suspected robbery in Birmingham shop attack

Tributes have been paid to a man who died in a suspected robbery after being attacked outside shops in Birmingham.

Darren Smith was found with serious head injuries outside shops in Heath Way just after 2.50pm yesterday (15 March) - and was confirmed dead shortly afterwards.

West Midlands Police previously said they believe he may have been the victim of a robbery but they are "keeping an open mind around the motive for the attack".

In a tribute his family said: "We as a family are devastated at the loss of our son Darren. 

"He was a caring man and was loved by all who knew him. He was tragically taken from us and this has left a huge void in our lives.

"We would ask anyone who knows or saw anything please come forward and contact the police.

"We would now wish to be left alone so we can deal with our loss and grieve in private."