£20,000 reward offered after firework kills dad in Birmingham home

Reward offered after firework attack kills dad in his Birmingham family

We are appealing for information to help bring justice for Tony Nicholls, who tragically lost his life in a horrific arson attack in Tile Cross, Birmingham in November 2017.

On the night of 2 November 2017, Tony Nicholls and his partner were enjoying a takeaway at their home on Birchtrees Crescent when a group of men burst into the property. The attackers set off a large 200-shot commercial firework inside the house. The resulting blaze gutted the property leaving Tony with severe burns from which he later died. His partner also suffered serious injuries after escaping through a first-floor window.

Despite extensive investigations, the case remains unsolved, and Tony’s loved ones continue to seek answers and justice. 

Tony Nicholls

Do you have any information which could help? You can tell us what you know and remain 100% anonymous - guaranteed. Call free on 0800 555 111 or fill in our online form, here on our website:

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“This was an appalling attack that cost an innocent man his life. It’s deeply disturbing that those responsible have never been brough to justice, and Tony’s family continues to live with the pain of not knowing who did this. 

“If you know anything, no matter how insignificant it may seem, please contact Crimestoppers anonymously. You could hold crucial information that can finally help resolve this tragedy and allow Tony’s family to seek the justice they deserve.”  

Alan Edwards, West Midlands Regional Manager at the charity Crimestoppers.

Anonymity: Crimestoppers guarantees complete anonymity, meaning that people who call or contact us online can pass on what they know without ever giving any personal details. Computer IP addresses are never traced. Telephone calls are never recorded, there is no caller line display and no 1471 facility.
 
Claiming a reward: The reward will only be payable for information passed directly to Crimestoppers and not to the police. A reward code must be asked for when calling our charity on 0800 555 111. If you contact us via our online form anonymously, the 'keeping in contact’ facility must be used and a reward code must be requested on your initial contact.
 
More details about the rewards process – at the heart of which is ensuring you stay 100% anonymous - can be found here.

5 November 2025