Police are investigating the death of a man after a body was found on the side of the road in the Black Country.

Forensic officers remained on the scene in Vale Road, Derby End, Dudley, throughout this morning  and into thi afternoon combing the scene for clues.

Detectives said the death was being treated as suspicious.

The body of the unidentified man was found by a pedestrian at around 6.50am and the area was sealed off.

A post mortem on the body was due to be carried out this afternoon.

Anybody with any information was urged to contact West Midlands Police on 0345 113 5000.