Stabbed man found dead in field

The body of a man who was stabbed has been found in a field in Sutton Coldfield.

West Midlands Police said it was keeping an open mind around the circumstances of the death of Guled Hussein, 28, who was discovered near Wyndley Close on Monday evening.

Mr Hussein was last seen at about 06:00 GMT on 25 March at his home address in the Bristol Road and Belgrave Middleway area of Birmingham. Police have been making inquiries to establish how he was found in Sutton Coldfield.

A forensic post-mortem had taken place, and it had been confirmed the victim died from a stab wound, the force said.

Police stated it was "crucial we piece together Guled's movements in the days leading up to his death".

Det Insp Ade George said: "I want to appeal to anyone who may have seen Guled in and around the Birmingham area to get in touch as soon as possible.

"His family has been informed and we are supporting them. Our thoughts are with them at this tragic time."

Police said they were reviewing images from around the area where his body was found and had completed house-to-house inquiries nearby.

The force has appealed for any CCTV footage from the area where Mr Hussein lived and where he was discovered.

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