Murder investigation launched after man found dead in Coventry

The man was found dead in a car in The Coppice.

Author: Kellie MaddoxPublished 19th Nov 2022

Police have launched a murder enquiry after a man was found dead in a car in The Coppice, Coventry at around 1.40pm yesterday (Friday 18).

Officers attended after being alerted by ambulance service colleagues and sadly the man in his 30s was pronounced dead at the scene.

His family have been informed and police are offering them support.

A woman, aged 43, has been arrested on suspicion of assault and is currently in police custody, assisting with ongoing enquiries.

Forensics experts remain at the scene alongside officers who have been speaking with witnesses.

Investigators are not currently looking for anyone else in connection with the incident but they are asking anyone who has information to get in contact.

Det Insp Jim Mahon, from Force CID who is heading up the investigation, said: "Our thoughts are with the family at an extremely difficult time for them.

"We're offering them support and detectives are working on establishing exactly what has happened.

"We'd ask anyone who has seen or heard anything untoward over the last couple of days in The Coppice area to get in touch."

Anyone with information can contact police via Live Chat at the website or call 101, quoting log 1891 of 18 Nov.

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