Pictured: Woman, 52, whose body was found burned and dumped in lay-by – as police release man, 41, without charge

A woman whose body was found burned in a lay-by has been identified by police.

Jomaa Jerrare, 52, was discovered by officers shortly before 2.30am on Monday after they received reports of suspicious activity on Bridgnorth Road, close to Perton, near Wolverhampton.

Detectives believe Ms Jerrare was driven to the site before being set alight and say she was found with significant burn marks. 

A post-mortem examination has taken place but the cause of her death is under further investigation, police said.

Yesterday, a 41-year-old man from Wolverhampton was arrested on suspicion of murder and has since been released without charge.     

Jomaa Jerrare, 52, was discovered by officers on Bridgnorth Road, close to Perton, near Wolverhampton, on Monday 

Detective Superintendent Tom Chisholm, of Staffordshire Police, said: 'We've had a tremendous response from the public but, again, I must stress, this is the early stages of a major investigation and we are pursuing many lines of inquiry.

'We need to understand Jomaa's movements prior to her death and want to hear from anyone who knew her or has seen her over the last few months. 

'We are keen to understand where she has been frequenting and who she has been associating with.

'We believe that she was driven to the lay-by in Bridgnorth Road. Did you witness anything suspicious or see any vehicles in the area between 1am and 3am on Monday? Do have local dashcam or CCTV footage?

'It may be you know someone was out at that time or their pattern of behaviour changed. Please get in touch with us if you can help or have information.'

He added: 'This is a shocking and dreadful incident and our team of detectives is working tirelessly to establish what has happened and bring those responsible to justice.'

Police have urged anyone with information about the incident to come forward.

Police officers carry out their investigations on Bridgnorth Road, close to Perton

Emergency crews were called to the scene at the junction of Jenny Walkers Lane and Bridgnorth Road on Monday

A cordon remains in place at the scene as members of the force appeal to the public for information

West Midlands Ambulance Service said paramedics and a trauma doctor were sent to the scene on Monday but there was nothing that could be done to save the victim.  

A service spokesman said: 'We were called to an incident at the junction of Jenny Walkers Lane and Bridgnorth Road at 2.49am on Monday.

'One ambulance, a paramedic officer and a MERIT trauma doctor attended the scene.

'On arrival we discovered one patient, who sadly could not be saved and they were confirmed dead at the scene.'

Anyone with further information is asked to contact police online, on social media or by calling 101 quoting incident number 42 of the August 9.

Alternatively Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555 111.