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Three arrests after man found dead in wheelie bin

Three arrests after man found dead in wheelie bin

Summary

Police in Coventry have arrested three people after a man was found dead in a wheelie bin. The arrests took place in Blackpool and those detained are suspected of murder and helping an offender. Police are working to identify the deceased man and understand how he died.

Key Facts

  • Three people were arrested after a man's body was found in a wheelie bin in Coventry.
  • The arrests include a man and a woman in their 40s and another man in his 20s.
  • They were detained in Blackpool on suspicion of murder and assisting an offender.
  • The police are working on formally identifying the deceased man.
  • The body was discovered by a member of the public on Friday around 17:00 GMT.
  • The dead man, believed to be aged between 40 and 50, had distinctive tattoos.
  • Police have shared details about the tattoos to help identify the man.
  • Officers are asking the public for any information about the incident.

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