Man's body found in Hornsea

Police treating death near Willow Garth as 'unexplained'

Author: Gavin RutterPublished 10th Dec 2024

Humberside Police have launched an investigation following the discovery of a man's body in Hornsea.

Officers were called to reports that a man had been found dead near to Willow Garth at around 8.40am this morning.

They remain at the scene on Willow Garth, Rolston Road.

Detective Inspector Hannah Mcpeake said: “Whilst we are in the very early stages of our investigation, the man’s death is being treated as unexplained and we are following lines of enquiries to establish the circumstances leading up to his death.

“A scene guard remains in place and those in the area can expect to see an increased police presence. The road is closed from Southgate to Rolston Road to allow emergency services to carry out their duties, and we advise motorists to avoid the area at this time."

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