THE body of a man has been found at a house in Tipton

Officers were called to Beehive Walk at around 11:50pm on Wednesday, where the body of a 62-year-old man was found.

His death is currently being treated as suspicious.

A police spokesman said: "Officers are keeping an open mind around the circumstances of his death and anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am midnight, call 101 anytime or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

The semi-detached house was cordoned off as forensic investigators examined the scene.

The cause of death has not yet been confirmed.