Emergency services were called to a shopping parade in Sutton Coldfield on Thursday morning, October 22, where a man was found dead. Ambulance crews discovered the man in Walmley Road after being called shortly before 6am, but nothing could be done to save his life.
Two ambulances and four police cars were seen at the scene near shops and estate agents in the area. The incident took place at the junction of Walmley Road and Fox Hollies Road.
Ambulance service confirms man's death
West Midlands Ambulance Service said that upon arrival, crews found the man and it was clear he could not be saved. A spokeswoman for the service said: “We were called shortly after 6am to a medical emergency at the junction of Walmley Road and Fox Hollies Road in Sutton Coldfield.
“Two ambulances attended the scene. Upon arrival we found a man. Unfortunately, it was clear that nothing could be done to save him and he was confirmed deceased by ambulance staff at the scene.”
Police say death not suspicious
West Midlands Police has confirmed that the death is not being treated as suspicious. A spokeswoman for the force said: “Officers were called by West Midlands Ambulance Service to Walmley Road, Sutton Coldfield, this morning at 6.15am after a man’s body was found.
“The death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”
The man’s identity has not been released. The incident occurred at a shopping parade in Walmley Road, which includes shops and estate agents. The scene was attended by two ambulances and four police cars.
Investigation ongoing
The police are preparing a file for the coroner, which will be submitted in due course. No further details about the man or the circumstances of his death have been provided at this time.
