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Police have launched an investigation after a man's body was found in Walsall town centre. 

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Officers were called to Lichfield Street just before 5am today (Saturday). 

The scene was cordoned off while police investigate to establish how the man died. 

Anyone who can help with the investigation has been urged to come forward. 

Police in Lichfield Street, Walsall
Police in Lichfield Street, Walsall

A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "We were called to Lichfield Street, Walsall, just before 5am today, after the body of a man was found.

"An investigation is underway to establish the details. 

A blue tent in Lichfield Street, Walsall, after a man's body was found
A blue tent in Lichfield Street, Walsall, after a man's body was found

"A scene is being held while we investigate. 

"Our thoughts are with the man’s family. 

Police in Lichfield Street, Walsall
Police in Lichfield Street, Walsall

"If you can help with our investigation, you can contact us via Live Chat on our website, or by calling 101 quoting log 610 of 7 December."

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