Police issue update on the discovery of human remains in Walsall woodland - but mystery surrounds the discovery
Officers have issued an update on their investigation into the discovery of human remains in ancient woodland in Walsall as mystery surrounds the finding
Human remains discovered in Walsall woodland belonged to a male - but mystery surrounds the discovery.
The human remains were discovered in Walsall woodland near Cuckoos' Nook and The Dingle Nature Reserve off B1451 Sutton Road in Walsall on June 4, 2022.
West Midlands Police launched a probe after the body was found and despite extensive checks the person has not been identified.
As part of the investigation a dental examination was carried out and revealed the man was approximately 75-years-old. He died between 2011 and 2013, meaning the body had lain undiscovered for around a decade.
The force told the Express & Star: "We carried out an extensive investigation including the use of DNA with a national database of missing people, but sadly we were unable to identify the body.
"The death was believed to be non-suspicious and was referred to the coroner."
At the time police treated the discovery as unexplained and teams set up a cordon and carried out a search of the land in a bid to work out what had happened to the person.
Specialist support was given by the fire service which assisted with an access ramp to enable further detailed searches and forensic analysis of the area.
Officers were seen in a field with a cordon in place and police tape was used to block public footpaths in the area while they worked at the beauty spot near Barr Beacon.
Cuckoos' Nook is among a number of Black Country ancient woodlands which are marked by bluebell flowers on the floor, old trees with large trunks and ancient boundary banks and ditches.
