Erdington murder: Investigation launched after man found dead in Birmingham

Police have launched a murder investigation after the body of a man was found in Erdington.

Officers were alerted by a concerned relative, and a safe and well check was carried out at a property on Baldmoor Lake Road just after 9am on Tuesday (February 6).

The 65-year-old occupant was found deceased inside. West Midlands Police said a post mortem examination will be carried out in due course to establish the cause of his death. The force said the man’s bank card had been used since his death and they have now arrested two men – a 25-year-old is being questioned on suspicion of murder and fraud and a 51-year-old is detained on suspicion of fraud.

A statement from West Midlands Police: "We are continuing to conduct a thorough forensic examination at the address and have spoken to neighbours, but we would like to hear from anyone who has any information that could help our investigation.

"Please contact us via Live Chat on our website or call 101 quoting log 631 of 6/2. Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."