Cops have launched a murder hunt after a man in his 20s was shot dead outside a primary school in broad daylight.

West Midlands Police say the victim was gunned down yards from Eastfield Primary School in Wolverhampton just after 3.20pm on Tuesday (4/3).

Rescue teams raced to the scene in Eastfield Grove but despite desperate attempts to save the man he died at the scene.

Police say the murder was a "targeted attack"."

A force spokesperson said: "The investigation is at a very early stage, and we'd urge people to avoid the area as road closures are in place."

"The investigation is at a very early stage but it is believed to be a targeted attack."

"We urge people to avoid the area as road closures remain in place."

"Officers are carrying out high visibility patrols in the area to reassure and support the local community."

"If you saw anything, or have mobile phone, doorbell or dashcam footage, get in touch with us as soon as possible via 101 or Live Chat, quoting 3288."