Detectives in Sutton Coldfield are investigating the discovery of a body found close to a train line.

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Officers were called to an area close to Midland Road Bridge in Sutton Park late yesterday afternoon.

Ambulance crews also attended, but the person was declared dead at the scene.

British Transport Police say officers are working to locate the next of kin.

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