Cleveland Police launch investigation after a body is found in woodland
Two members of the public made the discovery in Normanby yesterday
Last updated 13th Apr 2021
Cleveland Police have launched an investigation following the discovery of a body in woodland yesterday (Monday 12th April).
At around 3.25pm, police received a call to say that two members of the public found what they believed to be a body in woodland near to Flatts Lane in Normanby, Middlesbrough.
Officers attended the scene, alongside specialist forensic support staff, and a body was recovered.
Detectives are looking into the circumstances surrounding the death, and an investigation has been launched, which is at an early stage. Police remain at the scene whilst the investigation continues.
Detective Chief Inspector Matt Murphy-King said:
“We have a team of detectives working on the investigation, and as our enquiries are at an early stage I am not able to say more at this time.
"I would like to hear from anyone who may have seen anything suspicious in the woodland area or who has any information that they feel may be relevant to the investigation team.
"Anyone with information can call Cleveland Police on 101.”