Hunt for killer after woman's body is found near UK city centre in early morning horror – as murder probe launched
The woman's body was sadly discovered in Smethwick, Birmingham this morning.
Officers from West Midlands Police were called to an industrial estate off Woodburn Road at just after 6.10am.
Nothing could be done to revive the woman and she was pronounced dead at the scene.
A murder investigation has been launched with officers scrambling to track down the woman's killer.
A police cordon remains in place in the area today.
Anyone with information that could help cops is asked to contact West Midlands Police on 101 and quote log 622 of 11/8/25.
A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: "We were called to an industrial estate off Woodburn Road at just after 6.10am.
"Tragically, nothing could be done to revive the woman and she was sadly confirmed dead at the scene.
"We're in the early stages of our investigation and a police scene remains in place.
"We'd ask for anyone with information to contact us via 101 and quote log 622 of 11/8/25."
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