Police launch appeal after man found dead in Sutton Coldfield

The body of Guled Hussein, aged 28  from Birmingham, was found in a field near Wyndley Close on Monday evening (March 31) - his death is currently being treated as unexplained.

Police are reviewing CCTV footage from around the area where his body was found and have completed house to house enquiries nearby. They are asking for the public’s help to trace his movements before he died.

Guled lived in the Bristol Road and Belgrave Middleway area in Birmingham city centre and  enquiries are being made  to establish how he was found in Sutton Coldfield.

He was last seen on 25 March at around 6am at his home address. Police are also appealing for any CCTV footage from the area where he lived and his body was found.

Detective Inspector Ade George said:  “As part of our investigation it is crucial we piece together Guled’s movements in the days leading up to his death.

"I want to appeal to anyone who may have seen Guled, in and around the Birmingham area to get in touch as soon as possible.

"His family have been informed and we are supporting them. Our thoughts are with them at this tragic time."

Officers will be in the local area to offer reassurance while we establish the full circumstances.

If you saw Guled or have any information about his whereabouts between 25 March and 31 March contact West Midlands Police  via Live Chat on their website or call 101 quoting 4865 of 31 March.