Davices Anderson was found lying injured in a doorway of a flax complex in High Cross Leys, Nottingham city centre, on the morning of 28 April 2023.
ollowing today’s sentencing at Nottingham Crown Court, Davices’ family paid tribute to him in the statements below:
“Life changed on 28 April forever.
“No-one expects to bury their child but to lose him in such a horrific way is heartbreaking beyond measures. The pain that is felt in all our hearts on a daily basis is a physical ache that never leaves.
“Davices was everything. He was a bright boy, very respectful, strong, and had an amazing funny character.
“He was a caring boy who doted on his family. He always tried his best to please. His soul was bright, now he is the brightest star in the sky looking down on us all every day.
“Dav’s life was taken at just 22-years-old – a life that was just beginning. Life for us all will never be the same. Blowing kisses up to you – our son, brother, nephew, grandson, and daddy – forever 22.
“We feel constant anger at the brutality in which our loving brother Davices was taken. It was so cruel.
“Davices never deserved what happened to him. He was a beautiful brother, friend, uncle, and father, willing to help anyone.
“Davices was kind, funny and caring. He was someone who could instantly light up a room and had a smile that was so contagious you’d never think he was battling his own personal demons. Davices loved football and could have had a successful career.
“We all hate what’s happened to Davices and how his death has shaped us.
“Our brother was the most beautiful person but was also very vulnerable. He could be too trusting which resulted in him being groomed and mentored by elderly drug users who eventually took his life. He was let down and he will be missed forever.”
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