Body found in Totnes

The body of a man has been found in Totnes this morning. 

UPDATE: 

A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police: "Following enquiries, officers believe the deceased man to be a local man in his 40s. His next of kin have been informed.

"The death is still being treated as unexplained but is not believed to be suspicious. Enquiries remain ongoing.

"Anyone with information which may assist officers in relation to this matters is asked to report it online here quoting log 135 of 13 March." 

Police have launched an appeal for information after a man was found dead in Totnes this morning, Monday, 13 March. 

Devon and Cornwall Police were called to the area of Fallowfields and Plymouth Road at 7.30am this morning,  following a report that the body of a man had been located near the road.

The man has been confirmed dead and enquiries are ongoing to identify him.

A police spokesperson said: “At this time the death is being treated as unexplained and further enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances”.

Anyone with information which may help the police in relation to this incident is asked to phone 101 quoting log 135 of 13 March.