Update on investigation after body found in car

We have made significant progress on our investigation after a body was sadly found inside a burnt-out car in Kinver on Thursday (29 October).

Officers went to Sheepwalks Lane shortly after 8.20am when the car was spotted. It was parked in the gateway to a field.

The car has since been recovered to a secure facility.

Detective Inspector David Rowlands, from CID, said: “I know that lots of people have been asking for updates on our investigation into this incident, which has now progressed since our initial enquiries.

“While formal identification is still yet to take place, we believe the individual who was found deceased inside the car to be a man in his 20s from the West Midlands area.

“Officers have contacted his family this morning to share the tragic news, pending formal identification which is expected to take some time.

“After carrying out extensive enquiries, we do not believe there to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding the man’s death. We are now working on a file for HM Coroner.

“I’d like to thank everyone who have been in touch to share information following our appeal.”