Man's body found on farmland near Wells

Avon & Somerset Police are investigating the unexplained death of a man near Wells.

At around 10.30am today, the body of a man was found by a member of the public on farmland near Dulcote Quarry, off the Wells bypass.

The man’s death is being treated as unexplained and enquires are ongoing to identify him and trace his next of kin.

There is a cordon in place while police examine the scene and some minor roads have been closed for the time being.

If you were in the Dulcote Quarry area recently and saw or heard anything unusual, or have any information which could help our investigation, the police are asking you to call 101 and quote log number 329 of 11/1.