Lillington murder case: What we know so far

Last week, we reported on the tragic news following the death of Balvinder Gahir. Here is a sumamry of events during a busy few days.
By News Reporter
Published 31st Aug 2020, 09:07 GMT
Updated 31st Aug 2020, 09:10 GMT
Police at the scene last week.Police at the scene last week.
Police at the scene last week.

What happened?

Police were called at 2.38am on Monday August 24 to a report of a disturbance at a house in Valley Road.

A 54-year-old woman with a serious head injury was discovered inside. Officers started CPR but she was pronounced dead at the scene.

Balvinder Gahir.Balvinder Gahir.
Balvinder Gahir.
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Who was the victim?

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The woman has now been formally identified as 54-year-old Balvinder Gahir.

Balvinder’s family said: “With great sadness we announce that our dearest beloved daughter, sister and mum’s life was taken from us all.

“She was the light of our life, with a golden kind heart, filled with so much love and happiness, her smile would light up the room with a thousand words, a beauty beyond beauty.

“Words cannot express how much we love you and will miss you. You lived life like there was no tomorrow, you saw many sorrows, yet always stayed positive and smiled and lived for today. You gave us hope and love.

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“Our sweetest darling daughter, sister and mum, we hope you can rest in peace now. You will always be in our hearts our darling angel and never forgotten. Until we meet again.”

Has anyone been charged by police?

On Wednesday evening (August 26) Jasbinder Gahir, 57, and Rohan Gahir, 23, both from Maidenhead, have been charged with murder.

They were due to appear at Coventry Magistrates’ Court last Thursday (August 27).

Police added that they were not looking for any other suspects in connection to this case.

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A 15-year-old girl and a 28-year-old man who were arrested on suspicion of murder have been released on police bail while enquiries continue.

Has there been an appeal by the police?

Chief Inspector Caroline Corfield from Warwickshire Police said: “We would appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident or may have CCTV or dashcam footage to please make contact. Anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, is urged to call 101 quoting incident number 34 of 24 August 2020.

“Our thoughts are with the woman’s friends and family at this difficult time.”

Anyone with information can ring Warwickshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 34 of August 24.