Investigation launched after body found in Marlborough

The body was found in Savernake Forest on Monday morning (25 August).

Author: Luke ReeveyPublished 26th Aug 2025

Wiltshire Police are investigating a sudden death after a body was found in Savernake Forest, Marlborough, at around 8am on Monday (25 August).

Enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding their death and to identify their next of kin.

There will be an increased policing presence in the area over the coming days.

It is being treated as a non-suspicious death but this may change as the investigation progresses.

They've asked the public not to speculate about the incident.

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