DC Tayyab Malik: Federation response

26 February 2026

West Midlands Police Federation has extended its sympathies to the family, friends and colleagues of a Force detective who died on Tuesday afternoon.

DC Tayyab Malik was 35.

Jess Davies, chair of West Midlands Police Federation, said: “Our thoughts are with Tayyab’s loved ones at this heartbreaking time.

“The death of any officer is felt not just across the Force but also within the communities we police and we know that this tragic loss will have had a devastating impact on so many people.

“Federation officials and workplace representatives are on hand to offer support to any colleagues affected by Tayyab’s death and we would urge officers to get in touch with us if they are struggling to come to terms with this loss.”

The Force announced today that officers were called to Yardley Wood Road, Birmingham, shortly after 2pm on Tuesday (24 February), where the body of man was found.

His death is not being treated as suspicious, and a file is being prepared for the coroner.

Assistant Chief Constable Mike O’Hara said: “We are devastated by this tragic news. Tayyab will be hugely missed by his colleagues and friends at West Midlands Police.

“All our thoughts are with his family at this awful time and we are offering them as much support as we can.”