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Man, 20, found dead in Rowley Regis street

A 20-year-old man has been found dead with injuries in a street in Rowley Regis.

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The alarm was raised after the man was found in George Avenue, Blackheath, just after midnight. He had suffered injuries but police said they were still trying to work out how he had died.

A large-scale investigation has now been launched. Officers were speaking to neighbours today to try to gain clues to what happened and were also on the hunt for CCTV in the area.

The young victim was discovered by a member of the public opposite Blackheath Coronation Social Club. Several neighbours said they heard nothing to suggest there was an attack or altercation in the street.

Detectives have launched an appeal for information as they seek to solve the mystery surrouding the man's death. The 20-year-old has yet to be named but police said his family had been informed.




Hazel Fitch, 61, said: "A neighbour knocked on the door and said a body had been found. It's terrible. We live just behind and we never heard anything."

Kenneth Turton, 71, said: "They came hammering on the door about 2.20am. No-one knows the truth yet, not even the coppers. It's a shame for the family."

Another neighbour, who did not want to be named, said: "The police just said there had been a serious incident. It's terrible what's going on - it's getting worse."

Detective Inspector Caroline Corfield, from West Midlands Police Force CID, said: “At this stage it is unclear how this man came to receive these injuries and we are working tirelessly to establish the tragic circumstances around his death.

“I would ask anyone who was in the area at the time and saw or heard anything suspicious to get in touch with me personally as soon as they can, quoting log number 46 of November 18."

Anyone with information can contact West Midlands Police via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am to midnight or call 101 anytime. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or at crimestoppers-uk.org

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