Man’s body found in school grounds by children ‘getting ready to do PE’

A man’s body was found on the premises of a school in Wolverhampton.

Students at Smestow Academy discovered the remains this morning while getting ready for PE, according to a resident.

After the discovery at around 10.40am today, all pupils were sent home and a police investigation was launched.

The force is now working to confirm the man’s identity and the circumstances around his death.

A notice on the school’s website reads: ‘School is closing due to an unconnected police incident from 1pm today.’

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