Dead body of man found in wheelie bin in Coventry park

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Police in Coventry have discovered the body of a man inside a wheelie bin located in Cash’s Park, off Daimler Road. Authorities have launched an urgent appeal as they believe the man, thought to be between 40 and 50 years old, was hit by a vehicle before being moved to the park at around 5 pm on Friday. The man was found by a member of the public inside a green-lidded wheelie bin owned by Coventry City Council.

West Midlands Police are collaborating with the city council to trace the bin’s movements in an effort to gather more clues about the incident. Officers are actively investigating the identity of the deceased, alongside determining the circumstances and location of the man’s death. A section of the northwest corner of the park remains sealed off with police barriers, with a blue forensics tent set up in a wooded part of the area.

Detective Chief Inspector Phil Poole from the Major Crime Unit addressed the public, stating, “We are keeping an open mind, but we believe that this man has been hit by a vehicle, and then has been moved to the park. I urgently want to hear from anyone who believes they may have hit someone in their car yesterday, or who has noticed a change in behaviour from someone they know who drives, or who has noticed damage to a vehicle. It’s vital that we trace that person as quickly as possible so that we can get their account of what happened. If anyone in the area has found that their wheelie bin with a green lid has been stolen, I also want to hear from them.”

Forensics officers have been seen examining the scene, while police continue to guard the cordoned area. The park is otherwise quiet, with only joggers and dog walkers passing through. Authorities are keen to hear from anyone who might have dashcam or CCTV footage from the area around the time of the incident and are asking witnesses or anyone with information to come forward

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