Body found in wooded area as emergency services called to scene

Body found in wooded area as emergency services called to scene View Image

A body has been discovered in a wooded area in north Bristol this morning (Saturday, October 11). Emergency services were called to the incident near Kings Weston Road near Henbury, in the early hours of this morning.

A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police said they were "alerted to a sudden death in a wooded area off Kings Weston Road just after 5am".

The man's death is not currently being treated as suspicious, police added. A report will be prepared for the coroner.

Avon and Somerset Police added: "Our thoughts are with his next of kin, who have been informed."

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