Investigation into death of man in Cannock

We have launched an investigation after the body of a man was found at a house in the Cannock area.

Officers were called to Berwick Drive at around 6:30pm yesterday (19 October) to a report of a body of a man in his 40s.

We are keeping an open mind about the circumstances leading up to the man’s death and are treating it as unexplained at this time. We are currently working on identifying the next of kin.

A 47-year-old woman from Essington, a 50-year-old woman from Wolverhampton and a 30-year-old man from Cannock have all been arrested on suspicion of murder and are helping us with our enquiries.

Anyone who has any information about this incident or witnessed any suspicious behaviour in the area should call 101 quoting incident number 641 of 19 October. Alternatively, for guaranteed anonymity, go to https://crimestoppers-uk.org/.