A murder probe has been launched after a man in his 40s was found dead in a West Midlands town. Emergency services were called to the address before 2.30am today (January 11).
The victim was found with injuries on Swancote Road in Dudley, but nothing could be done to save him. West Midlands Police arrested a 36-year-old man in Wednesbury a few hours later on suspicion of murder.
He remains in custody for questioning this morning, while police are still holding a scene on the road while enquiries continue. The force has appealed for anyone with information who can help the investigation to get in touch, including those with any dashcam or doorbell footage.
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A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: “We’ve arrested a man on suspicion of murder after another man was found dead at an address in Dudley today (11 January). We were called to Swancote Road by ambulance service colleagues at just before 2.30am.
“A man in his 40s was found with injuries and sadly nothing could be done to save him. Our thoughts are with his loved ones and we’ll be doing all we can to support them during this devastating time.
“Following quick time enquiries we detained a 36-year-old man in Wednesbury a few hours later. He was arrested on suspicion of murder and is now in custody for questioning.
“A scene remains in place while we carry out enquiries to establish exactly what happened. We’re carrying out door-to-door enquiries but we’re keen to speak to anybody who may have information to assist our investigation.
“We’re interested in anyone who may have dashcam or doorbell footage. You can contact us via Live Chat on our website, or by calling 101, and quote log 326 of 11/1/25.”