A BODY has been found this evening on grassland in Coventry – triggering a murder investigation.
A member of the public out walking at around 7pm came across a young man collapsed off Petitor Crescent, Wood End, and alerted the emergency services.
Paramedics discovered the victim – believed to be in his teens – had suffered multiple stab wounds to his torso and was declared dead at the scene.
DeTectives have sealed off the scene for a fingertip search and forensic examination.
Enquiries are underway to identify the body and understand what led up to the killing, the police said, adding: “We’re appealing for anyone who was in the Petitor Crescent area of Wood End this afternoon or early evening and saw anything suspicious, a disorder, or people running from the scene to get in touch as they could hold important information.
“If anyone was driving through the area and has dash-cam footage then we’d also ask them to get in touch on 101 or message us on Live Chat via the website quoting log 2263 from 5 Feb.”
Or information can be passed anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
