Body of a man found in Potterne Park

The body of a man has been found in Potterne Park, Verwood.

Police were called to an area of woodland between Potterne Park and Hazelwood Drive in the town on Tuesday morning just after 7am to reports of the sudden death of a man.

Officers attended and very sadly the body of a man was found.

Police say the death is not being treated as suspicious, and the coroner has been informed.

Enquiries are underway to inform the man’s family.


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