Forensic and search officers to examine site of body discovery

Following the discovery of a body yesterday (07/03) forensic and specialist search officers are likely to remain at a site in Ashton Common, near Trowbridge over the weekend. 

The body of a man, thought to be aged 30 - 40 years old, was found by a member of the public shortly after 1.30pm yesterday.

The Wiltshire coroner has been informed.

Detective Inspector Eirin Martin said: “We are working hard to establish the identity of this person and urgently contact his next of kin. 

“An investigation is also underway to establish circumstances of his death and a post mortem examination will be carried out in due course to provide more clarity about how he died.

“We are keeping an open mind and seeking to establish the facts of this sad incident.

“I would like to appeal to anyone who might have relevant information to contact us. Additionally I would like to hear from anyone with dash cam footage taken from the area over the last week or so to please get in touch.”

• If you can help, please call us on 101  quoting log 54240027170