Tributes paid to police officer who died after Wolverhampton attack
An off-duty police officer who died in hospital after being attacked while on a night out in Wolverhampton was today described as "dedicated and selfless".
Pc Chris Findley was walking past Divine Bar in Darlington Street at around 4.30am on January 28 when he became embroiled in a row with a black man and two white women who had left the club.
The 33-year-old, from Wolverhampton, was punched and left unconscious in the road with a serious head injury. He died on Thursday.
His colleagues have paid tribute to the officer, who was based in Sandwell and worked for the Smethwick neighbourhood team.
Chief Inspector Paul Betts said: "Chris joined West Midlands Police in 2003 and completed all his police service in Sandwell.
"The majority of his time with the force was spent serving the communities of Smethwick as a valued member of the neighbourhood police team.
"He is described by his colleagues as a selfless and humble man, always watching out for those in need of cheering up."
