Staffordshire Police have identified a man in his 20s from the West Midlands as the person found dead inside a burnt-out car at a beauty spot in Kinver, South Staffordshire. Officers do not believe there are any suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.
Discovery at Sheepwalks Lane
Officers were called to Sheepwalks Lane shortly after 8.20am on Thursday, October 29, after the vehicle was spotted parked in the gateway to a field. A body was discovered inside the car, prompting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death.
Formal identification has not yet taken place, but officers contacted the man's family on Saturday morning to inform them of the development.
Investigation Update
Detective Inspector David Rowlands, from CID, 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."
Next Steps
The burnt-out car has since been recovered to a secure facility, and officers are now preparing a file for HM Coroner. Det Insp Rowlands added: "I'd like to thank everyone who have been in touch to share information following our appeal."
