15k reward for information on who stabbed Bridgnorth factory worker Tom Kirwan
The family of Tom Kirwan, a Bridgnorth factory worker, who was stabbed to death three years ago has teamed up with Crimestoppers to offer a double reward for information.
Tom's family has stumped up £10,000 following extensive fund raising efforts spearheaded by Tom’s mum Emer. The independent charity Crimestoppers have also offered £5,000 for any information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for the murder.
The incident occurred on the evening of 8 July 2012 when a disagreement between two groups of people took place outside the Canal Club (then called UBERRA) in Wolverhampton.
Events then escalated after a further group arrived in vehicles and joined in the disorder before 23-year-old Tom Kirwan was stabbed and collapsed. An ambulance was flagged down and Tom was taken to hospital, where he later died.
A friend of Tom’s was also stabbed that night, despite suffering head injuries he survived but is still unable to remember the full incident.
Tom’s mum Emer Kirwan said: "We hope with the added incentive of our reward and also Crimestopper’s kind reward that someone will come forward with that missing piece of the jigsaw so we can finally see justice for Tom.
"Over three years on and we are still looking for answers. We will never give up hope that Tom’s killer will be found."
Detective Inspector Warren Hines, who leads the investigation, said: "West Midlands Police is as committed today as we were on day one to bringing whoever is responsible for Tom’s death to justice.
"I hope the incentive of a reward, not only from Crimestoppers but also Tom’s family, will bring new information forward that we can investigate.
"We understand how difficult this is for Tom’s family particularly in the lead up to the festive period and our thoughts remain with them."
Pauline Hadley, West Midlands Regional Manager for Crimestoppers, said: "This is a horrifying attack that has resulted in a young man losing his life when out doing what so many his age enjoy doing every week.
"This incident took place outside a busy nightclub, and there are sure to be people who saw what happened, so I would ask that you cast your mind back, and come forward with any information you might have.
"I promise you that your anonymity is guaranteed, we only want to know what you know, not who you are."
The joint reward is for information given to the Crimestoppers charity via their anonymous 0800 555 111 telephone number or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/give-info that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible.
If you have any information please contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or through our Anonymous Online Form at crimestoppers-uk.org/give-info.
