Man shot dead before body found in woodland as woman, 34, and man, 36, arrested over ‘murder’

COPS have arrested a man and a woman in their 30s after a man was found shot dead in a woodland area. The man, who is yet to be identified, was found in Ecclesall Woods in Sheffield, just before 7pm on Wednesday by a member of the public. Cops have arrested two people after a man’s body was found in woodland Credit: BBC The area was cordoned off after an investigation was launched. Credit: BBC South Yorkshire Police said a post-mortem examination revealed he died as a result of a gunshot wound. The force said a 34-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man were arrested in Manchester on Thursday on suspicion of murder. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! The pair currently remain in police custody, said the force. The area was cordoned off after an investigation was launched. Cops revealed today that a post-mortem examination found the man had been shot. He has not yet been formally identified and South Yorkshire Police continue to appeal for information. Detective Chief Inspector Andy Knowles, who is the senior investigating officer for this case, said: “This is a devastating incident which has led to a man losing his life and our thoughts remain with all those who knew him. “Our investigation into this incident is in its early stages and we are continuing to work relentlessly to piece together the events leading up to this man’s death. Most read in The Sun “If you have any information which could help us please contact us immediately.” Police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward as detectives piece the case together. Cops added: “If you wish to report information to us anonymously, you can do so via the independent charity Crimestoppers. Call them on the freephone number 0800 555 111 or visit their website. “No details are collected during their reporting service, and no one will know you have contacted them.”