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'We will be open as usual tomorrow' - Smestow Academy releases update following death of man on school field

Smestow Academy have said that they will be open as usual tomorrow following the discovery of a body on the field.

By Daniel Walton
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Smestow Academy, on Windmill Crescent, Wolverhampton, have announced that they will be open tomorrow after the body of a man was discovered on their school field.

The school was forced to close its doors this morning after an 11-year-old pupil discovered the body of a man, launching a police investigation into the death.

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The scene at Smestow Academy, Wolverhampton, after a body was found on the school grounds.
The scene at Smestow Academy, Wolverhampton, after a body was found on the school grounds.

Now, Smestow Academy have announced that their school 'will be open as usual' tomorrow, saying that there will be pupil assemblies throughout the morning to reassure affected students. 

A spokesperson said: "As you will be aware, police told us to close the school today because of an incident unconnected with Smestow Academy.

"As reported on Wolverhampton Police's Facebook page, a body was found at the edge of the grounds, and enquiries are now underway to confirm the man's identity and the circumstances of his death. 

The scene at Smestow Academy, Wolverhampton, after a body was found on the school grounds.
The scene at Smestow Academy, Wolverhampton, after a body was found on the school grounds.

"Police asked us to close so they could make headway with their investigation. 

"The Police have now given us the go-ahead to open as usual tomorrow. 

"There will be pupil assemblies throughout the morning to reassure them. If your child has been affected, they can speak with their Head of House, who will be able to provide specialist support."

The man was pronounced dead at around 10.40am today, with West Midlands Ambulance Service saying that two ambulances and a paramedic attended the scene. 

The scene at Smestow Academy, Wolverhampton, after a body was found on the school grounds.
The scene at Smestow Academy, Wolverhampton, after a body was found on the school grounds.

An ambulance spokesperson said: "We were called to a medical emergency in a field on Windmill Crescent, Castlecroft, Wolverhampton at 10.41am today. Two ambulances and a paramedic officer responded to the scene where, sadly, one man was confirmed deceased."

An investigation has since been launched, with West Midlands Police asking anyone with information to contact them directly. 

The scene at Smestow Academy, Wolverhampton, after a body was found on the school grounds.
The scene at Smestow Academy, Wolverhampton, after a body was found on the school grounds.

A force spokesperson added: "Enquiries are now underway to confirm the man’s identity and the circumstances around his death.

“Anyone with information has been asked to get in touch via Live Chat or 101, quoting log 1452 of 19 January."