A man has been found dead in a wheelie bin in Coventry, police have said.

A member of the public discovered the body in a Coventry City Council bin with a green lid in Cash’s Park off Daimler Road at around 5pm on Friday.

The victim, believed to be aged 40 to 50, has not yet been identified.

West Midlands Police think he may have been hit by a vehicle before being moved to the park.

The force appealed for information to establish who the man is, and where and how he died.

“I urgently want to hear from anyone who believes they may have hit someone in their car yesterday, or who has noticed a change in behaviour from someone they know who drives, or who has noticed damage to a vehicle,” Detective Chief Inspector Phil Poole said.

“It’s vital that we trace that person as quickly as possible so that we can get their account of what happened.

“If anyone in the area has found that their wheelie bin with a green lid has been stolen, I also want to hear from them.”

Police are working with the council to figure out where the bin was moved from.

Officers remain at the scene as the investigation continues.

This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly.

Please refresh the page for the fullest version.

You can receive breaking news alerts on a smartphone or tablet via the Sky News app. You can also follow us on WhatsApp and subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep up with the latest news.