Overview
- Jody Brown died after falling into the Walsall canal at the Wolverhampton Street basin on May 3.
- West Midlands Police say the death is not suspicious and have referred the case to the coroner.
- The Canal & River Trust has begun an internal enquiry and says it will support the coroner’s investigation.
- Her brother has launched a petition for safety barriers, citing CCTV that showed her walking along the canal edge and saying she could not swim.
- The council notes that keeping access for boats and rescues limits continuous fencing and points to throw lines, clearer signs and water‑safety events already in place.