A man has been found dead near Salisbury crematorium.

Police were called just after 3pm today (January 21) to Barrington Road, Salisbury following reports of a body being found.

A spokesperson from Wiltshire Police said: "Officers are currently working to ascertain the circumstances surrounding this sudden death and to trace next of kin.

"Our thoughts are with them at this sad time. 

"It is not believed that there is a wider risk to the public and there will be police activity at the scene for some time yet."

More to follow.

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