Investigation launched after man found dead in wheelie bin in Coventry
The body of a man was found in a bin in Cash’s Park off Daimler Road
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Police have launched an investigation after a man was found dead in a wheelie bin in Coventry.
The body of the man, who has not yet been identified, was found by a member of the public in Cash’s Park off Daimler Road at around 5pm yesterday (13 March).
The victim, thought to be aged 40 to 50, is believed to have been hit by a vehicle, before being moved to the park and left in a green Coventry City Council wheelie bin.
Officers remain at the scene today carrying out enquiries.
Det Ch Insp Phil Poole, from West Midlands Police's Major Crime Unit, said: “We are keeping an open mind, but we believe that this man has been hit by a vehicle, and then has been moved to the park.
“I urgently want to hear from anyone who believes they may have hit someone in their car yesterday, or who has noticed a change in behaviour from someone they know who drives, or who has noticed damage to a vehicle.
“It’s vital that we trace that person as quickly as possible so that we can get their account of what happened.
“If anyone in the area has found that their wheelie bin with a green lid has been stolen, I also want to hear from them.”
Anyone with information, or who has dashcam or CCTV footage from the area, has been asked to get in touch via 101.