West Midlands Police are investigating the discovery of what is believed to be human remains in woodland near Walsall yesterday (4 June).

The area has been cordoned off.

The discovery is being treated as unexplained at this moment, and has been referred this incident to the coroner.

A spokeswoman for West Midlands Police said: “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.”