Body found in canal in Birmingham

It was discovered earlier this morning

Author: Claire EmmsPublished 23rd Jun 2026

A scene is currently in place after a man’s body was found in the canal on William Booth Lane, Birmingham, at 8.40am this morning (23 June).

Sadly, the man was confirmed dead at the scene.

The death is currently being treated as unexplained, and the police investigation is in its early stages as enquiries continue.

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