Body found in burnt-out car in Kinver believed to be man in his 20s
Police say they do not believe there are any suspicious circumstances surrounding the death following extensive enquiries, as the investigation progresses
Police have made further progress in their investigation after a body was discovered inside a burnt-out vehicle in Kinver.
Officers were called to Sheepwalks Lane shortly after 8.20am on Thursday, 29 October, following reports of a car on fire. The vehicle was found parked in the entrance to a field, with a body discovered inside.
The car has since been removed from the scene and taken to a secure facility as part of police enquiries.
Detective Inspector David Rowlands, from CID, said officers had received a number of enquiries from members of the public seeking information about the incident.
He 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.”