Key Takeaways

• Incident Overview: An 11-year-old girl discovered a deceased man during her sports lesson at Smestow Academy.
• Police Response: Authorities quickly arrived and declared the man dead at the scene.
• Investigation Status: The man’s identity remains undisclosed as police investigate the circumstances surrounding his death.
• Support Offered: The school is providing professional support to students affected by the incident.

An 11-year-old girl at the Smestow Academy in Wolverhampton, England, found the body of a 54-year-old while taking part in her sports lesson. Police were called to the school, where they declared the man dead on the scene. At present, the identity of the man hasn’t been released.

As kids from the Smestow Academy filed out for their morning P.E. lesson, they moved out onto the school’s games grounds. The day was foggy, and visibility was low. As the 11-year-old girl made her way out, she came across the dead body of the currently unidentified man. Police were called to the scene, and the children were rushed back inside.

When the child found the body, her initial reaction was to call her parents. Speaking to the UK newspaper, The Telegraph, they explained the traumatic event.

“My daughter phoned her mom up, screaming, and told her that she found a dead body by the goal posts on the field. She’s only 11 years of age. They went out for P.E. and it was very foggy this morning.”

Traumatized, she told her parents and then the school. Police arrived at the scene and quickly cordoned off the area. An investigation was launched into the identity of the 54-year-old man and his cause of death. After the incident, the school was closed to students, keeping the area clear for investigation.

Currently, the police are unable to explain the man’s death. According to their initial reports, he was seen walking onto the school grounds at around 7:15 am that morning. He was seen by CCTV in his distinctive camouflage jacket, grey gilet, jeans, and a beanie hat. Before that, he had been seen at 1 am on a road close to the school.

The police have not released the man’s identity. However, they have stated that they are offering support to the victim’s family. At present, they have chosen to keep his name private. The cause of death hasn't been announced, and police have asked the public not to speculate.

However, for the 11-year-old girl, finding the body of a man on her school grounds gave her quite a shock. Her parents are distraught at the thought of her experience, which has left her shaken, and they have taken her out of school for the time being. The school has announced it will be open again tomorrow.

The school has released a statement offering professional support to any students who may need it. They are also offering assemblies to provide information and reassurance to the students.