Man's body found outside property

2 days ago

Cash MurphySouth East

News image — Hazel Avenue in Guildford is closed between the junction with Lime Grove and Willow Way

Adrian Harms/BBC Two police officers stood behind the cordon closing off Hazel Avenue, Guildford, between the junctions with Lime Grove and Willow Way. Several police cars and a van can be seen in the background further up the street. — Hazel Avenue in Guildford is closed between the junction with Lime Grove and Willow Way

The body of a man has been found outside a property in Guildford.

Surrey Police were called to Hazel Avenue just after 07:15 GMT on Friday by a member of the public who had discovered the body.

The man is believed to have been aged between 20 and 50, police say, and officers are trying to establish his identity and the circumstances surrounding his death.

Hazel Avenue remains closed between the junction with Lime Grove and Willow Way. The force expects this area to remain shut for some time.

Adrian Harms/BBC Two officers in forensic suits at a van in Hazel Avenue, Guildford. They are both standing near the van, which is red and yellow at the back. — The deceased man was aged between 20 and 50, police say

Det Ch Insp Mark Butterworth, of Surrey Police, said: "I understand there will be a lot of concern about what has happened and we have a dedicated team of officers working hard to identify this man and establish the timeline of events that led to his death.

"We are urgently appealing for information which could help our investigation. If you witnessed any suspicious activity in the Bellfields area overnight and into the early hours of this morning, please come forward."