Man Found Dead in Wheelie Bin, Police Seek Info

0:00On March 14th, a man's body was discovered in a wheelie bin in Cassius Park of Dimler Road in Coventry around 5 p.m. on Friday. The unidentified victim is believed to be between 40 and 50 years old, and he was found by a member of the public inside a green-litred council. Ben, West Midlands police suspect a man was struck by a vehicle before his body was placed in the bin and moved to the park. They are still trying to figure out where the bin came from originally. Officers have set up a blue tent and tape around the scene to secure the area. Local residents might notice the activity as the investigation continues. Detective Chief Inspector Phil Poole is urging drivers who think they hit someone on Friday to come forward, along with anyone noticing odd behavior, or damage on a vehicle they know. He's also asking about any missing green-litred wheelie bins in the area. Police are keeping an open mind on the full circumstances while working quickly to piece together what happened and identify the man.