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Mystery over body found floating in canal with tattooed ‘symbol’ on right hand leaving cops baffled

Published on April 12, 2025 at 08:46 AM

COPS are appealing for help to identify a man whose body was found floating in a canal.

He was discovered between Raboe Lane and Bridge Street, in Smethwick, , at around 3pm on November 30 last year.

The force said his body had no injuries and there is no evidence of any third party involvement.

Despite carrying out extensive enquiries, the man has not yet been identified.

The man is described as Asian, around 50 to 60 years old, of medium build, and had black hair.

He had a tattoo on his right hand similar to the Sikh symbol of ‘Ek Onkar', added.

A spokesperson for Police said: “We have linked in with the local community including the Gurdwara nearest to the location but we haven't been able to identify him.

“We are appealing to the public to try and provide us with any information which may lead to his identification.

“The man's body is being held by the coroner before it will be released for a .

“Anyone who can help with our or may have any information, no matter how small, is encourage to contact us.

“You can either do so via Live Chat on our website, or by calling 101, quoting log 2488 of 30 November.”

Canal viewed from a bridge, with industrial buildings and trees.
The body was discovered between Raboe Lane and Bridge Street, in Smethwick, Birmingham
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