Police are combing a field near Trowbridge after a mystery man’s body was found.
A member of the public called 999 following the discovery of a deceased person off Ashton Road, Ashton Common, yesterday (Thursday, 7 March).
Officers rushed to the scene shortly after 1.30pm and confirmed the death, launching an urgent probe into the circumstances.
It’s understood the man’s body – which remains unidentified – had potentially been in situ for several days.
Detectives believe the man was aged in his 30s or 40s and are still working to establish who he was.
Forensic investigation work, and searches by specially trained officers, are likely to continue over the coming days.
Detective Inspector Eirin Martin said: “We are working hard to establish the identity of this person and urgently contact his next of kin.
“An investigation is also underway to establish circumstances of his death and a post mortem examination will be carried out in due course to provide more clarity about how he died.
“We are keeping an open mind and seeking to establish the facts of this sad incident.”
The officer added: “I would like to appeal to anyone who might have relevant information to contact us. Additionally I would like to hear from anyone with dash cam footage taken from the area over the last week or so to please get in touch.”
If you can help, please call police on 101 – quoting log 54240027170
