Shocking discovery in Coventry as police launch urgent appeal after a man’s body was found stuffed inside a wheelie bin in a local park.
Disturbing Find in Cash’s Park
A member of the public made the grim discovery around 5 pm yesterday in Cash’s Park off Daimler Road. The victim, aged between 40 and 50, remains unidentified. He was found inside a Coventry City Council wheelie bin with a green lid.
Officers are working with the council to trace where the bin was moved from.
Police Hunt Driver Linked to Incident
Detective Chief Inspector Phil Poole from the Major Crime Unit revealed: “We believe this man was hit by a vehicle and then moved to the park.”
He urged the public: “If you think you may have hit someone in your car, noticed strange behaviour from a driver you know, or seen damage to a vehicle, we want to hear from you — urgently.”
The police are also asking if anyone has had a wheelie bin with a green lid stolen recently to come forward.
How You Can Help
- Report sightings or information via West Midlands Police on 101, quoting log 4148 of 13 March.
- Submit CCTV, dashcam, or mobile footage from the area to aid the investigation.
Officers remain at the scene carrying out enquiries as they race to piece together what happened to the man and identify him.
