Overview
- West Midlands Police say the deceased is a 45-year-old man found with injuries, with the death treated as unexplained as CCTV is reviewed and specialist officers support his family.
- He was sighted on Wheatsheaf Road around 1am and later on the school grounds at about 7:15am, last seen in a camouflage jacket, grey gilet, jeans, a beanie hat, and carrying a red rucksack.
- Emergency services were called to the playing fields around 10:40am, and the man was pronounced dead at the scene after two ambulances and a paramedic officer attended.
- Pupils were sent home on police advice and the school says it will reopen with assemblies and support for affected students, noting the incident is unconnected with the academy.
- Detectives are appealing for information or sightings between 1am and 7:15am via West Midlands Police Live Chat or by calling 101, quoting log 1452 of 19 January.