Police are appealing for information and witnesses after a man died when his car hit a tree in Smethwick.

It happened on Oldbury Road, near Mallin Street, at just before 10.45 pm last night (1 May).

A man in his 20s was tragically confirmed dead at the scene shortly afterward.

An eight-year-old boy who was a passenger in the blue Audi R8 sustained minor injuries.

Officers have carried out initial enquiries at the scene and the road has now reopened.

Police says, We’re keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time and has information which will help us establish the full circumstances. We’re particularly interested in any dash cam footage.