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Probe into human remains found in Walsall woods ongoing

An investigation is continuing after human remains were discovered in woodland in Walsall.

By Deborah Hardiman
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**Number plates may need pixelating - Moving Footage with relevant desk** (Pictured: West Midlands Police have launched an enquiry after human remains are believed to have been discovered in woodland near Cuckoos Nook, Sutton Road in Walsall, West Midlands on Saturday afternoon. Officers were seen in a field with a cordon in place and police tape blocking public footpaths in the area. Several police vehicles including a white forensics van were also spotted nearby. Pic taken: 04/06/2022) - WEST MIDLANDS POLICE STATEMENT: ‘We’re investigating the discovery of what is believed to be human remains in woodland near Cuckoos Nook, Sutton Road, Walsall shortly before 4pm yesterday (4 June). ‘The area has been cordoned off for the forensic recovery of the remains and further searches to be carried out. ‘The discovery is being treated as unexplained at this moment in time, and we have referred this incident to the coroner.’ Cuckoo's Nook and the Dingle is classified as a Local Nature Reserve (LNR) and a Site of Importance to Nature Conservation (SINC). ENDS

Searches were launched after remains of a body were found near Cuckoos’ Nook and The Dingle Nature Reserve off B1451 Sutton Road, on June 4.

Detectives have been working to identify the deceased, with the the discovery being treated as "unexplained".

A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: "Our inquiries are still ongoing."

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