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A heartbroken family living in an "absolute nightmare" after a pub murder have paid an emotive tribute to a "devoted daddy" today.

Matthew Adams was at a family disco with his partner when he was attacked at the Gough Arms in West Bromwich in the early hours of March 19, 2023.

The 33-year-old went home to recover, but just four days later, Matthew was taken to hospital and sadly died.

Today, five people have been found guilty in connection with the tragedy.

John Wise, 43, from Sandwell , Mark Shorthouse, aged 54, of Church Vale, West Bromwich, Ryan Stanley, aged 31, of Peel Street, West Bromwich and a 17-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, have been convicted of murder and violent disorder.

Nichola Stanley, aged 40, from Sandwell , was found guilty

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