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Smestow Academy in Wolverhampton closes after man’s body found

Caroline GallWest Midlands

Google Maps The metal school gates are closed with school buildings visible in the distance after a car park where some cars are parked. A sign bearing the school's name can be seen just inside the metal gates on the left of the entrance.
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The school in Windmill Crescent closed at lunchtime on Monday

Police are investigating after the body of a man was found in the grounds of a Wolverhampton school.

Emergency crews were called to Smestow Academy at about 10:40 GMT following the discovery, West Midlands Police said.

The school, which has pupils aged from 11 to 18, closed at 13:00 GMT as inquiries got under way to confirm the man’s identity and the circumstances around his death.

In a post on social media later, the school said it was able to re-open on Tuesday and would be holding assemblies in the morning to reassure pupils.

The body was found “at the edge of the grounds”, the school said, prompting police to ask for the closure so they could investigate.

“The police have now given us the go ahead to open as usual tomorrow,” a spokesperson said.

“There will be pupil assemblies throughout the morning to reassure them.

“If your child has been affected, they can speak with their head of house who will be able to provide specialist support.”


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