TRIBUTES have been paid to a "legend" who died after suffering serious head injury in Abbeydale, Redditch.

43-year-old David Simon McTighe's body was discovered at his home in Seymour Drive on Monday, June 13.

A 49-year-old woman, who was arrested on suspicion of murder, has been released on police bail until October.

Previously, West Mercia Police extended the time they could question the woman after arresting her on Tuesday, June 21.

Distraught family members and friends have spoken of their shock and described him as a "top bloke".

Posting on Facebook, his son Louis Mctighe said: "RIP Dad.

"I can't believe you're not hear anymore. I know we didn't see much but I always thought about you and all the good times we had with each other.

"No matter what, you will always be my dad and I always will be thinking of you.

"Soon you'll be up there with Nan watching down on us and, hopefully put some good luck in our souls instead of bad luck. Love you Dad. Rest easy."

Daryl Gibbons said: "Gutted, he was a top bloke."

Darren Louis described Mr McTighe as a "legend".

Police were called to the property by the ambulance service at around 1.40am.

A post-mortem examination found Mr McTighe's injury to be suspicious, prompting a police investigation.

Detective Inspector Jim Bayliss said: "We are in the early stages of investigating the circumstances leading to David's death and we are keen to trace anyone who knows him or who may have seen or heard from him between Sunday, June 5 and Monday, June 13.

"We are appealing to the local community to come forward with any information, even if it appears insignificant, which could help us piece together David's movements and activities before his death."

Anyone with information is urged to call police on 101 quoting reference 032s of June 13.

Information can also be given anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or use their online form at Crimestoppers UK.