Police probe 'unexplained death' as body found in tent in church grounds

19 July 2023 , 08:26

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Police are investigating an "unexplained death" after a body was found inside a tent in the grounds of a church (Image: Google Streetview)

Police are investigating an "unexplained death" after a body was found in the grounds of a church.

Emergency services raced to St Mary and St Nicholas Church in Spalding, Lincolnshire, at 9pm on Monday following reports that a body had been discovered in a tent.

An appeal has now been made to the public, as police treat the death as "unexplained".

Anyone who has been in the area in the five days leading up to the body being found is urged to contact the force, as well as anyone who may have seen somebody living in a tent in the area.

There is expected to be a large police presence at the church "for some time".

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"At 9pm on Monday 17 July, we were called to St Mary and St Nicholas Church, Church Street, Spalding, following a report that a body had been discovered in a tent in the grounds of the church," said Lincolnshire Police.

"We are at an early stage in our inquiries and as such we are treating this death as unexplained.

"Officers and staff will be at the scene for some time. We will update when we are able to.

"We are appealing for anyone who was in the area between 12 July 2023 and 17 July 23, and may have any information about the person who was staying in the tent, when they last saw those living in the tent or anyone who may have information they believe will assist our investigation."

Anyone with information is urged to call 101 quoting incident number 487 of 17 July. Alternatively, you can get in touch anonymously via Crimestoppers-uk.org or 0800 555 111.

Tim Hanlon