Local news you can trust
Express & StarNewspaper of the Year - Midland Media Awards
NewsSportEntertainmentYour WorldNewsletters
Readers' lettersLocal HubsCrimePoliticsHealthBusinessEducationVoicesUK NewsFeaturesNostalgiaPropertyEnvironmentTransportMotorsWorld NewsViral newsFeed a FamilyCost of livingSponsored articles
Close
  • News
  • Sport
  • Entertainment
  • Your World
  • Newsletters
JobsClassifiedsBook An AdBook A Free AdBook A Family AnnouncementAnnouncementsDirectoryCelebrations

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.

Similar stories

Supporting image for story: Two charged over 11 shop thefts in Willenhall, Pelsall, Wednesbury and Darlaston
Two charged over 11 shop thefts in Willenhall, Pelsall, Wednesbury and Darlaston
Crime|Feb 23
Supporting image for story: Seven fire engines tackle blaze at commercial unit in Darlaston
Seven fire engines tackle blaze at commercial unit in Darlaston
Darlaston|Feb 19
Supporting image for story: 'Avoid the area' - Fire crews tackle Darlaston factory blaze
'Avoid the area' - Fire crews tackle Darlaston factory blaze
Darlaston|Feb 19
Supporting image for story: 'The youth of Darlaston are walking the streets' - Campaigners plead for £20 million to help the town's youngsters after social club closure
'The youth of Darlaston are walking the streets' - Campaigners plead for £20 million to help the town's youngsters after social club closure
Plus
Darlaston|Feb 10
Supporting image for story: Appeal following sexual assault in Darlaston
Appeal following sexual assault in Darlaston
Crime|Feb 7

Most popular

  • 1
    West Brom 1 Charlton 1: As it happened
    Sport|4 hours ago
  • 2
    Work completed to strengthen a historic road bridge in a Staffordshire village costing £300,000 - here's how work crews have improved the traffic way
    Transport|11 hours ago
  • 3
    Eyesore former Wolverhampton pub site acquired by developer
    Property|7 hours ago
  • 4
    West Brom 1 Charlton 1: Baggies pegged back to draw leaving winless boss Ramsay in trouble
    West Bromwich Albion|Just now
  • 5
    ‘Overbearing and controlling’ Staffordshire man ‘murdered partner after long period of abuse’
    Crime|4 hours ago
Express & Star
IPSO regulated.
Follow us on
Get involved
Contact usSend us your newsSend us your photosDeliver the Express & Star
Useful links
MNA Digital ServicesBook a classifiedBuy a subscriptionMaking a complaintGet our app
About the website
About usTerms of website useCookie policyPrivacy policyData protection policyCommunity GuidelinesModern Slavery Statement
Follow us on
FacebookTwitter
Back to top
© 2026 Express & Star. All rights reserved.