Body found in burnt-out car on Sheepwalks Lane, Kinver
Body found in burnt-out car at Kinver beauty spot

A body has been discovered inside a burnt-out car on a small country lane in Kinver, South Staffordshire. The person was found in a vehicle on Sheepwalks Lane on Thursday morning.

Police investigation launched

Staffordshire Police said officers were called to the scene shortly after 8.20am and have launched an investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and identify the person. A cordon remains in place in the area.

Crews from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service and investigators from West Midlands Fire and Rescue Service are also working at the scene. Police have not yet released details about the victim's identity, such as their gender or approximate age.

Scene details and appeal

Police and fire service vehicles were pictured along the country lane earlier on Thursday. A marked police vehicle and an unmarked police vehicle, both with their lights flashing, were seen blocking access to traffic at the end of Sheepwalks Lane.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or report it online via the force's website, quoting incident 162 of October 29. Information can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or through its website.