Body discovered in canal in West Bromwich - police called to the scene

A body has been discovered in a canal in West Bromwich, police have confirmed.

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West Midlands Police said the discovery was made near to Ryders Green Road just before 11am on Tuesday. 

 The death is being treated as 'unexplained' with a forensic post mortem due to be carried out in the near future.

A police tent at the scene in West Bromwich
A police tent at the scene in West Bromwich

A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "A body was discovered in water near Ryders Green Road, West Bromwich, just before 11am today.

 "At this stage, the death is being treated as unexplained. 

The scene in West Bromwich
The scene in West Bromwich

"A forensic post mortem will be carried out in due course to help establish the cause of death."

West Midlands Ambulance Service has been contacted for comment.