POLICE were called out after the body of a man was found in Brierley Hill earlier today (Thursday, August 1).

West Midlands Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service were called to Shaw Hellier Avenue, off Two Woods Lane, in the late morning.

A police spokesperson said: "We were called to Two Woods Lane after the body of a man was found.

"Enquiries are ongoing at the scene, but the man's death is not being treated as suspicious".

West Midlands Ambulance Service said they were called to reports of a "medical emergency." 

A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service, said: "We were called to reports of a medical emergency on Shaw Hellier Avenue at 11.41am, one ambulance and a paramedic officer attended the scene.

"On arrival we discovered one patient.

"Sadly, it quickly became apparent nothing could be done to save the patient and they were confirmed dead at the scene."