A MAN has been arrested in a murder probe after the body of a woman was tragically discovered yesterday morning.
Officers were called to Wast Hills Lane, in Hopwood, Birmingham, earlier today after a dog walker made the grim discovery in the country lane.
Her death is currently being treated as unexplained by West Mercia Police as they continue their enquiries.
A man, 30, was last night arrested on suspicion of murder.
And a second man, aged 51, was also arrested on suspicion of assisting the offender.
Both men remain in police custody as investigations continue.
A cordon remains in place on Wast Hills Lane and will remain closed after the probe was launched.
A West Mercia Police spokesman said: “We’re currently carrying out enquiries after the body of a woman was found in Wast Hills Lane in Hopwood earlier this morning.
“There is a police cordon in place as investigations continue. Wast Hills Lane is closed at the junction with Lea End Lane, and at the junction with Redhill Road.
“The death is currently being treated as unexplained.”
