Woman’s body found in canal

A woman’s body has been found in the canal in Shirley.

The discovery was made by a dog walker just off High Street, Solihull Lodge around 8am this morning.

The woman has not been identified and her death is being treated as unexplained.

Statement from West Midlands Police: “The body of a woman was found in the Stratford Canal off Solihull Lodge High Street this morning (Saturday 19th May).

“Officers were called by a dog-walker who spotted the body just after 8.00am.

“The woman is yet to be identified and the death is currently being treated as unexplained.

“A small cordon remains in place while emergency services remain at the scene.

“An investigation is currently under way and a post-mortem examination will be carried out in due course.”