The body of a man was found early Friday morning at Winston Churchill Memorial Gardens in Cheltenham, prompting a police cordon to secure the scene. Emergency services responded to a call from a member of the public who reported the discovery at approximately 6:35 a.m. on April 3.
Gloucestershire Police have indicated that the death is not being treated as suspicious at this time. A formal report will be prepared for the coroner. Officers are currently attempting to identify the deceased and notify the next of kin.
The cordon at the park, located off Market Street, remains in place as police continue their inquiries. Authorities urge the public to avoid the area while investigations are underway.