Murder inquiry as girl’s body found

A murder investigation has been launched after a girl’s body was found in a park.

The teenager was discovered by a member of the public in West Park in Wolverhampton about 7am yesterday.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Her family are being supported by specialist officers, West Midlands Police said.

The park was cordoned off by police to allow forensic examinations to take place.

The force added that a postmortem will be held in due course.