Heartbroken family pay tribute to man ‘with a heart of gold’ killed in Arnold car collision

The devastated family of a man fatally injured by a car in Arnold have shared a deeply moving tribute to him.

Tyler Fairman passed away on Tuesday (12 May) night – several days after a vehicle mounted a kerb and struck him.

The 26-year-old was one of multiple pedestrians who were injured by the red Vauxhall Astra in Market Place, at 1.12am on Saturday (9 May).

Despite the best efforts of medical professionals, Tyler was tragically pronounced dead days later, with a murder investigation subsequently being launched by detectives.

Tyler’s heartbroken family have now written some words, which we can share today, paying tribute to someone who was “loved by everyone around him.”

They say:

“On Tuesday, 12 May 2026, we lost our beautiful boy, Tyler Shea Fairman.

“There are no words now, nor will there ever be, to truly describe how broken this has left us all. Our hearts are shattered, and the world has become a much darker place without him in it.

“Anyone who knew Tyler knew there was never a bad word to say about him. He was the kind of person who would do anything for anybody. He was always there for everyone and was a devoted partner, a loyal friend, a loving son and a father figure to so many people around him. If somebody needed support, Tyler would be there in a heartbeat.

“From being a little boy, Tyler had the most infectious smile and laugh. He could light up any room he walked into, whether it was through his silly jokes, his kindness, or simply the way he made people feel safe and loved. He always knew how to make people feel better when they were down.

“Nothing will ever feel the same again.

“Tyler will always live on through his brothers and sisters, his beautiful two-year-old son, his partner and his soon-to-be-born daughter. He was an incredibly proud family man who worked hard every single day to provide for the family he loved. He had his whole life ahead of him, until it was cruelly ripped away in circumstances that are every parent’s worst nightmare.

“Tyler truly had a heart of gold, and with his passing, we have all lost a part of ourselves.

“He loved football, and one of his biggest dreams was to one day take his little boy to football and stand watching him from the sidelines, just as we proudly did for Tyler when he was young.

“The hundreds of messages, tributes, and support we have received from people sharing how Tyler touched their lives in such a positive way have shown us just how deeply he was loved by everyone around him.

“The pain we are feeling because of Tyler’s senseless death is unimaginable — a pain no family should ever have to endure, and something we still cannot fully comprehend. But through all this heartbreak, we remain so unbelievably proud of the young man he was and everything he achieved in his life.

“Tyler will be loved forever, missed beyond words, and remembered every single day for the incredible person he was. We love you always.”

Suspect Duane Anthony was arrested on the Saturday evening and charged with five counts of attempted murder on Monday (11 May) morning. 

The 40-year-old was additionally charged with aggravated vehicle taking, driving while disqualified and driving without valid insurance.

Anthony, of Marton Road, Bulwell, was remanded into custody on Monday. He is currently next due to appear at Nottingham Crown Court on 8 June, while a trial date at the same court has been set for 7 October.

Detective Inspector Clare Gibson, of Nottinghamshire Police, added:

“I’d firstly like to thank Tyler’s family for sharing such a moving tribute, which I imagine must’ve been incredibly difficult to write.

“While once again expressing our deepest condolences for their loss, I’d also like to reiterate the family’s previous plea to give them privacy and allow them to grieve in peace.

“A murder investigation is now underway following Tyler’s death, so anything relating to this incident should be shared with the police, not online, as doing so could potentially impede the pursuit of justice.

“That includes any videos relating to the incident, which should be shared with the police and taken off social media immediately.”

Anyone who witnessed what happened or has any information relating to the incident should please call 101, quoting incident 46 of 9 May 2026.

You can also use the major incident portal:

https://mipp.police.uk/operation/33EM26E95-PO1

Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.