Man, 30, arrested on suspicion of murder after woman dies in scrubland on outskirts of city centre
- Woman was found in wooded area of Freeth Street, Ladywood, Birmingham
A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was dead in woodland on the outskirts of a city centre.
Police were called to Freeth Street, in Ladywood, Birmingham, after the woman was discovered in a wooded area at around 8.45pm last night.
Despite the efforts of paramedics who rushed to the scene, nothing could be done to save her and she died from her injuries.
West Midlands Police said a man arrested on suspicion of her murder remains in custody and is being quizzed by detectives today.
Police were called to Freeth Street, in Ladywood, Birmingham, after the woman was discovered in a wooded area
Police and forensic officers this morning remained at the scene, which is close to Edgbaston Reservoir and Ladywood Leisure Centre
Police and forensic officers this morning remained at the scene, which is close to Edgbaston Reservoir and Ladywood Leisure Centre.
A force spokesperson said: ‘We’re still at the scene and a police presence will remain while we continue our enquiries.’
Anyone with information is asked to contact police via Live Chat online, or by calling 101, quoting log 4534 of August 1.
