Dudley murder investigation after body of woman found
A murder investigation has begun after the body of a 58-year-old woman was found in Dudley.
West Midlands Police were called at about 15:20 BST on Friday to a property on Bromford Road.
The force said the woman's body was discovered by friends concerned after she had failed to turn up to work.
Insp Damian Forrest said the investigation was in its early stages and focused on piecing together the woman's last movements.
"The death is being treated as suspicious and we are appealing to anyone who can help with information to come forward," he added.
Police said they were speaking to family members and friends, with specialist officers supporting the victim's family.
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