Police are investigating the unexplained death of a man in Nelson.
Officers conducting an unrelated visit to an address on Suffolk Rd, Stoke around 8pm last night became aware of a deceased person at that location.
“The man’s body appears to have been there for some time, and the circumstances are unclear at this stage,” a police spokesperson said.
Police would be engaging ESR to assist with a full scene examination.
“This is expected to take several days, and will include a forensic post-mortem in due course.”
Police said the public could expect an increased police presence in the Stoke area while inquiries were carried out.