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Identity of man whose body was found in Birmingham canal still unknown, West Midlands Police say

Police in Birmingham have asked for help in identifying a man whose body was found in one of the city's canals last year.

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

He was not injured and there is no evidence a third party was involved, West Midlands Police said.

His body was discovered in the canal between Rabone Lane and Bridge Street in Smethwick at around 3pm on 30 November.

He has a tattoo on his right hand similar to the Sikh symbol of "Ek Onkar".

As well as speaking to members of the local community, detectives have contacted the Gurdwara (a place of assembly and worship in Sikhism) nearest to where the body was found, but have so far been unsuccessful.

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A force spokesman said: "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 funeral."

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