A has paid tribute to a “lovable and cheeky” customer who died from head injuries, prompting a murder investigation. Thomas “Tommy” Carey, 39, was discovered with serious head injuries at a property on Poynders Road, Brixton Hill, on September 4.
The “big kid at heart” passed away moments before emergency services reached the scene in South London. The tribute was shared via West Norwood’s The Hope Pub’s Facebook page, and described Tommy as a “lovely customer” and “cheeky chap with a smile on his face”.
It said he was a frequent visitor, often among the earliest arrivals. Staff members said Tommy would remain in their memories forever and that his “second home” would “never be the same”.
The heartfelt tribute read: “One of our lovely customers, Tommy. Known to so many people in this area as the cheeky chap with always a smile on his face. Tommy was a big kid at heart, with an even bigger heart.
“A lovable character who will be hugely missed by everyone who knew him. Every morning, he was one of the first in – a coffee, a BuzzBall and a chat with myself and everyone else who knew and loved him.
“You genuinely couldn’t say a bad word about Tommy. He was loved by so many. We are shocked, absolutely gutted, and finding it so hard to understand. WHY? ? Sleep tight, our lovely Tommy. Our mornings will never be the same without you.
“You will always be part of the Hope – your second home – and we will make sure you are never forgotten. If anyone who knew Tommy thinks they may have any information that could help, however small or insignificant it may seem, please contact the Metropolitan Police on 101 and quote CAD number CAD7021/04SEP26.
“Any information could be good information and may help us get justice for our Tommy. Fly high, Tommy. You will be missed more than you’ll ever know you actually didn’t realise how loved you were my darling. Thomas John Carey.”
On Tuesday, September 8, officers detained two men in their 30s on suspicion of murder. A woman in her 30s was additionally arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder.
On Thursday, September 10, Leroy Heffron, 38, of Sangley Road, Catford, was formally charged with murder and remanded in custody. The second man was released on bail pending further enquiries, while the woman remains in police custody.
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