The body of a woman was found in the canal in Coventry earlier today (Wednesday).

The discovery was made in the water off Old Church Road, Foleshill, at around midday.

The death is not being treated as suspicious, West Midlands Police has said.

A spokesman told CoventryLive: "We were called after a woman's body was discovered in the canal off Old Church Road, Coventry, at around 12pm today (6 January).

"The death of the woman, aged in her 30s, is not being treated as suspicious. Her family have been informed.

"The death will be referred to the coroner."

