Man charged with murder and burglary after 'loving' dad dies in Coventry
A man has been charged with murder after a 'loving' dad was stabbed to death in Coventry. Anthony Priestley was found seriously injured at a property in Tile Hill. Police were dispatched to an address on Aldrich Avenue at around 4.15am on Tuesday (November 18). Mr Priestley was found with serious stab injuries. READ MORE: Sikhs raise more than £3,000 with 15km walk through Coventry READ MORE: Ex-Coventry Market trader had mental health struggles after money woes and says 'so hard' Paramedics were called, but Mr Priestley could not be saved. Officers arrested a 28-year-old man and took him in for questioning. Today, Alexander Neilson was charged with murder and aggravated burglary, said West Midlands Police. He was remanded in custody and will appear at Coventry Magistrates' Court tomorrow (November 21). Police are continuing investigations and urged people with information to come forward. Details can be provided on 101 or anonymously via Crimestoppers. A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: “Anyone with information, including dashcam or other footage from the area at the time, has been asked to get in touch via 101, quoting log 418 of November 18.” Sign up for our FREE daily newsletter here for all the latest news about Coventry.
