Body found on fire in west London

An investigation is underway after a body was found on fire in Ealing in west London.

Police were called to Belvue Park in Northolt during the early hours of this morning (Mon)

They're working to identify who it is, but say they think the body is that of a man.

There have been no arrests.

In a statement the force said;

"Police were called at 4.37am on Monday, June 13 by the London Fire Brigade to Belvue Park, Northolt to reports of a body found on fire.

"Officers are working to identify the deceased, at this stage believed to be a male, and inform next of kin.

"The death is currently being treated as unexplained."

A spokeswoman for London Fire Brigade said:

"Firefighters were called to reports of a fire in a park on Rowdell Road in Northolt.

"Sadly, a person was pronounced dead at the scene.

"The brigade was called at 4.19am and the incident was over for firefighters by 4.56am.

"One fire engine from Northolt Fire Station attended the scene.

"The cause of the fire is under investigation by the brigade and the Metropolitan Police Service."

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