Discovery of body in Staffordshire layby sparks murder probe
The body, believed to be a woman, was found in the early hours of this morning
Last updated 9th Aug 2021
A murder investigation has been launched after the discovery of a body in a Staffordshire layby.
Staffordshire Police said the body, believed to be that of a woman, was found on Monday just after 2am on Bridgnorth Road in Perton, near Wolverhampton.
Detectives have said they are treating the death as murder but the circumstances are not yet understood.
The force said officers are working to identify the victim.
Detective Chief Inspector Dan Ison, who is leading the investigation, said: "We're working on a number of lines of inquiry, but it's critical that we identify her as soon as possible and we're appealing for the public's help.
"We're also keen to hear from anyone who was in the area of Bridgnorth Road and may have seen anything between 2am and 3am today."
The force said Bridgnorth Road has been closed in both directions from Tinacre Hill to the junction with Jenny Walkers Lane with a diversion in place while forensics teams continue working.