Police investigate 'unexplained' death after body found in West Bromwich canal

The grim discovery was made at around 11am yesterday (Tue) near Ryders Green Road, in West Bromwich, West Midlands.

West Midlands Police has drained a stretch of the Walsall Canal as investigations continue into the cause of death, which remains unknown.

A force spokesperson 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.

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

Residents living in the area have since spoke of their shock after the man's body was discovered near their homes.

Simran Singh, 31, of West Bromwich, said: "It's really sad. No one knows what happened.

"The police were suddenly down here, and they said that a body had been pulled out of the canal.

"It's a really sad sight to see. I hope whoever it is that their family is okay."

Louise Harvey, 40, who lives in the area, said: "It is an industrial estate really, but it's generally quite quiet.

"There aren't a lot of things like this here.

"It was really shocking to see it this morning. It's really sad."

Sukhi Singh, who works in the area, added: "It's not nice to see. I work near here, it's usually the way to work.

"You really don't expect to see it. It's such a sad scene. I hope whoever knew the person is okay."