Investigation launched after discovery of body on Derbyshire allotment

A police investigation has been launched following the discovery of a man’s body on an allotment in Derbyshire.
By Claire Lewis
Published 27th Jan 2020, 11:48 BST
Updated 27th Jan 2020, 12:05 BST
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The body was discovered on land off Prospect Drive, Shirebrook, yesterday morning.

The man’s identity and age have not yet been released.

Detectives investigating the incident want to hear from anyone who may have heard a noise or disturbance between 10.30pm on Saturday, January 25 and 10.30am on Sunday, January 26.

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A man's body was found on an allotment off Prospect Drive, Shirebrook, DerbyshireA man's body was found on an allotment off Prospect Drive, Shirebrook, Derbyshire
A man's body was found on an allotment off Prospect Drive, Shirebrook, Derbyshire

They also want to hear from anyone with CCTV cameras in the area and motorists with dash cams who may have been driving in the area between that timeframe.

In a statement issued today, Derbyshire Constabulary said: “The investigation is in its early stages and enquiries are continuing to establish how the death occurred.”

Anyone with any information should call the force on 101 and quote reference number 20*49022.

Crimestoppers can also be contacted on 0800 555111.