Tributes to much-loved son and brother murdered in Norwich woods

The family of Daniel Littlewood, who was murdered in woodland on the edge of Norwich, have paid tribute to him following his death.

Police cordoned off part of Drayton Road and St Martins Road after Daniel Littlewood was found dead in Clapham Wood. Photo: Stuart Anderson - Credit: Stuart Anderson

On Monday, at around 5.15am, police were called to Clapham Woods off Drayton Road where they discovered a man with serious head injuries.

Paramedics were called but the man, later confirmed by police to be Mr Littlewood, 40, died at the scene as a result of his injuries.

Following his death, a murder investigation was launched.

READ MORE: People reveal sadness at launch of murder probe after man’s death in city

Now, Mr Littlewood’s family have paid tribute to him. Owen Littlewood, Daniel’s father, said: “Daniel was a much-loved son and brother.

“His death has come as a huge shock to our family, and follows the recent death of his mother in April from illness.

“We would request our privacy be respected at this most difficult of times.”

On Wednesday morning, Andrew Forbes, 39, of Treeview Court, Crome Road, Norwich, appeared in court via video link accused of killing Mr Littlewood.

He is due to appear in Norwich Crown Court on June 25.