His laughter and smile filled every room. He had a massive heart and he loved and cared for his family and friends. He would do anything for anyone.

We are thankful to have had so many beautiful memories of our amazing boy. We will miss him deeply and treasure our memories, but our family will never be the same.

We are appealing to anyone who knows anything about what happened to our Jack to come forward with any information that may help the police to give us answers we desperately need.”

Police Statement

A statement, issued by the police on behalf of Mr. Donoghue’s family, said: “The family is devastated that Jack, our loving and fun-loving son, has been robbed of us.

“His laughter and smile filled every room. He had a massive heart and he loved and cared for his family and friends. He would do anything for anyone.

“We are thankful to have had so many beautiful memories of our amazing boy. We will miss him deeply and treasure our memories, but our family will never be the same.”

 

Police Investigation

Inspector Jim Mahon of the West Midland police said the investigations were at an early stage when officers tried to reconstruct what happened. “What we know so far is that five men were involved, none of whom was known to Donoghue, and we want to appeal directly to any of those men to do the right thing and turn themselves in,” he said. “We believe they will have trusted family and friends and will urge anyone with information to help us with our research.” Police said there was a cordon while the forensic investigation continues. The CCTV images of the scene were being widely reviewed, the force said.