Body of man found in Preston park

The discovery was made by a member of the public this morning

Author: Dan DaviesPublished 16th Jul 2021

The body of a man has been found in a park in Preston.

The discovery was made by a member of the public in Avenham Park, near the city centre, this morning.

There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.

The man's identity has not yet been released.

A spokesperson from Lancashire Police said: "We were called to Avenham Park, Preston, at 8.15am today (July 16) following reports a member of the public had found a man unresponsive in a wooded area.

"Emergency services attended and, sadly, the man was pronounced deceased.

"His death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be passed onto HM Coroner in due course."

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