A murder investigation is underway in Coventry after a man was discovered dead this morning (Saturday 18th May).

A member of the public found the body around 5am on grass outside Spon Gate House flats on Upper Spon Street and called police.

Officers are treating the death as murder and the area has been sealed off while forensic enquires begin.

The man has not been officially identifed yet but is believed to be in his forties.

A post mortem will take place in due course to establish the cause of death.

Officers at the scene are carrying out house to house enquires and checking CCTV in the area.

Anyone with information about the incident or who may have seen the man in the area early this morning or should contact police at Coventry on 101