Murder investigation launched after man's body found in Sheffield's Manor Fields Park

Manor Fields Park body
Officers urged people to avoid the area around Manor Fields Park. Credit: MEN Media

Police are treating the discovery of a body in a park in Sheffield as murder.

Officers urged people to avoid the area around Manor Fields Park, on City Road, after a man was found dead close to the park's playground by a member of the public shortly after 5am on Thursday, 12 May.

A spokesperson for South Yorkshire Police said the man was yet to be identified, and officers were working to establish who he is.

They added: "At this time, a police cordon remains at the site. The whole park remains closed off, and people are asked to please avoid the area while officers continue their work. We appreciate your patience while the investigation work continues."

Anyone with information or CCTV footage should call 101, or Crimestoppers via 0800 555111.

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