THREE people have been arrested for murder after a woman’s body was tragically found in a canal.
The body was discovered before two waterways were drained by police in a canal in the Black Country on Tuesday, October 7.
Cops have now arrested two men and one woman in relation to the incident.
The trio, who are aged in their 20s, 40s, and 60s, currently remain in custody.
This comes after police responded to calls from Ryders Green Road in West Bromwich just before 11am on Tuesday.
Locals reported that part of the canal was drained while police worked in the area.
A large stretch of Walsall Canal was cordoned off and a blue forensic tent was also erected.
Two sections of the canal were drained while officers investigated the scene.
A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: “Three people are in custody today after a woman’s body was found in water near Ryders Green Road, West Bromwich yesterday morning.
“Two men and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of murder as detectives continue with investigations into her death.
“Door-to-door enquiries are ongoing along with CCTV being retrieved and reviewed as we work to establish the exact circumstances.
“There will also be a more visible police presence in the area over the coming days as the investigation continues.
“The two men, one in his 60s and the second in his 20s, and a woman in her 40s, remain in police custody this afternoon.
“A forensic post mortem is being carried out to help establish the cause of death.”
Residents have been quick to share their devastation over this tragic discovery.
Taking to Facebook, one saddened local wrote: “R.I.P. and condolences to the family.”
Another added: “So sad rest in peace.”
The police statement continued: “Anyone with information can contact us on 101 or by messaging us on Live Chat on our website, quoting log 1587 of 7 October.
“If you’d prefer to remain anonymous please speak to independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
