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Body of man is found in canal

A man's body was recovered from a Darlaston canal today, sparking a police probe.

Published Dec 30, 2009

A man's body was recovered from a Darlaston canal today, sparking a police probe.

The gruesome discovery at around 10.30am was made by a member of the public who called 999. Police are investigating.

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