Wife pays tribute to ‘beloved’ husband who was stabbed in Kingshurst

The wife of a man who died following a stabbing in Kingshurst earlier this week has paid tribute to her ’beloved’ husband.

Giovanni Lewis, was dropped off outside A&E at Heartlands Hospital around 7.40pm on Tuesday (18th October) with a serious stab wound.

Medical staff battled to save the 28-year-old but he was pronounced dead just before 9pm.

A post mortem revealed that he died of a stab wound to the heart.

The wife of Giovanni has issued a tribute to her husband, she said: “My heart has been ripped apart, Giovanni was my gentle giant and my beloved husband.

“Words cannot express how I feel right now, I do not know how I’m going to get through this, he was my soul mate.

“Giovanni will truly be missed by all, by me, his family and his friends.”

Detectives continue to investigate the murder and are appealing to anyone with information to come forward.

Detective Inspector Justin Spanner, said: “This is a fast paced inquiry and it is only a matter of time before we arrest the person responsible for this tragic incident.

“My officers are working around the clock to piece together the circumstances that led to Giovanni losing his life.

“I would at this point like to appeal directly to the person responsible to do the right thing and to come forward, it is only a matter of time before we knock your door and by coming forward it will give you a chance to tell us your side of the story.

“We have specialist officers supporting Giovanni’s family and our thoughts remain firmly with them at this sad time.”

A 27-year-old man from Shard End was arrested in connection with the murder and released on police bail pending further enquiries.

Two 38-year-old women appeared before Birmingham Magistrates Court on Friday (21st October) charged with perverting the course of justice.

If you have ANY information about this incident, please call WMP on 101.

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