Dad says his son's murder was "pointless"

The father of a man from Shepshed has released a statement after two men were convicted of his son's murder.

The family of a man from Shepshed who was murdered last year have released a statement following the conviction of two men.  

Timothy Smith's father, Derick Smith, has released the following statement on behalf of himself, Timothy’s brother David, sister Janet and brother in law Terry.

“I would like to thank the police, and the investigation team, in particular our family liaison officers Eleanor Johnson and Karen McNeelance, for their support and bringing this tragic crime before the courts. It’s been a long six months of not knowing the reasons why, if indeed we will ever know them.

“I would also like to thank the ambulance service and fire service and to thank Lorraine for her help and guidance she has given us and the continued support from her and the team at Victim Support over the last few months.

“Timothy, or Tim as he was known, will always be a great loss to myself, to his brother and sister, our wider family and his friends.

“He was always first to help others no matter what situation occurred, he had a good social life, he was never deterred by trying something new and enjoyed the outdoors.

“But sadly now he has gone, we will miss his sarcastic humour and his opinions on life.

“All of us are still feeling the loss from a pointless death and for all the good or bad things he did in his life, he didn’t deserve to have his life taken this way.

“He would probably still be a single person now and for the rest of his life, but by his life being cut short so suddenly, hopefully he will be reunited with his mother, who sadly died only a year before his death.

“It seems such a waste of life, which no family should have to suffer, on both sides of the crime.”