Body found in burnt-out car in South Staffordshire

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 31 Oct, 15:24 · Archive

A body was found in a burnt-out car on Sheepwalks Lane in Kinver, South Staffordshire, on Thursday morning.

A body was found inside a burnt-out car parked in the gateway to a field on Sheepwalks Lane in Kinver, South Staffordshire, on Thursday morning. Officers were called to the scene shortly after 8.20am. Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service and investigators from West Midlands Fire and Rescue Service also attended. A cordon was put in place at the scene.

Police have now said they believe the person who died was a man in his 20s from the West Midlands area. Formal identification has not yet taken place, but officers contacted the man's family on Saturday morning to inform them of the development. The burnt-out car has been recovered to a secure facility and officers are preparing a file for HM Coroner.

Detective Inspector David Rowlands from CID said: 'I know that lots of people have been asking for updates on our investigation into this incident, which has now progressed since our initial enquiries.' Police said they do not believe there are any suspicious circumstances surrounding the man's death following extensive enquiries. Anyone with information is asked to contact Staffordshire Police on 101 or report online, quoting incident 162 of 29 October. Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

How it is being reported

• Major police update after body found dead inside burnt-out car at beauty spot in KinverPolice have issued a major update after a body was found inside a burnt-out car in Kinver, South Staffordshire, following an investigation into the death.The Mirror · 31 Oct, 15:05
• Body found in burnt-out car at UK beauty spot as police open investigationPolice have launched an urgent appeal for anyone with information to contact them.Daily Express · 29 Oct, 16:37
• Body found in burnt-out car at beauty spot as police launch urgent probeA body was found in a burnt-out car in Kinver, South Staffordshire, on Thursday morning, with police and fire crews investigating the incidentThe Mirror · 29 Oct, 16:24

In this story: Kinver · South Staffordshire · Staffordshire Police · West Midlands · Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service · West Midlands Fire and Rescue Service

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