Body found in bushes near housing estate

Hampshire Police have confirmed that the body found in bushes by a roadside in Hook was that of a man in his 50's.

Officers were called to Griffin Way South close to junction 5 of the M3 at 8.30 this morning.

The road was closed for several hours as forensic investigators examined the scene. It has since been reopened.

Police have now said they are not treating the death as suspicious, but have sent a file to the coroner.

Here are images from the scene of a police investigation in Hook, Hampshire, after a body was discovered in bushes at the side of a road.

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Investigators remain at the scene at Hook in Hampshire, after a body was found in bushes at the side of a road.

Detectives were called to the B3349 Griffin Way South just after 8.30am this morning (Sunday) and the area remains cordoned off.

Local residents are being thanked for their cooperation and patience, with diversions in place. Motorists are advised to avoid the area.

A white tent has been erected in an area of woodland close to the railway bridge.

Hampshire police say they're treating the death as 'unexplained'.

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Police have sealed off part of a housing estate after a body was discovered in bushes at Hook in Hampshire.

Scene of crime officers are gathering evidence from a wooded area next to the B3349 Griffin Way South, just off junction 5 of the M3.

It's reported residents are being signed in and out of the area, with a cordon in place near Bow Field and Bartley Business Park close to the Virgin Media office.

Officers are advising motorists to avoid the area, and say the death is being treated as unexplained.

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Hampshire Police are investigating after a body was discovered in undergrowth in Hook this morning.

Officers were called just after 8.30am to Griffin Way South, and the road remains closed while investigations are carried out.

They've released a brief statement:

More to follow.