Neil Thompson dies in fatal Wolverhampton campus incident

Neil Thompson dies in fatal Wolverhampton campus incident

Fatal Wolverhampton campus incident death of Neil Thompson – Obituary

Neil Thompson, 45, also known to family and friends as “Chuck,” was discovered dead Monday morning, Jan. 19, on the grounds of Smestow Academy in Wolverhampton. Authorities said the discovery was made around 7:15 a.m., leaving the school community shocked.

An 11-year-old student reportedly found Thompson’s body near the goalposts during P.E., and her father told local media that she was deeply shaken by the experience. West Midlands Police confirmed that Thompson sustained injuries, but his exact cause of death remains under investigation.

Police are treating the case as unexplained and are actively reviewing CCTV footage while conducting door-to-door inquiries to determine the circumstances surrounding Thompson’s death.