Police are investigating after a man's body was found in a garden in the Nottinghamshire village of Burton Joyce. The death is being treated as unexplained.
Officers were called to an address on Lambley Lane at 7.24pm on Wednesday, October 14, following the discovery of the body. Nottinghamshire Police believe the incident is isolated and poses no risk to the wider community.
Investigation underway
Detective Inspector Clare Gibson said: "We are working to understand the circumstances of this man's death, which is currently being treated as unexplained.
"We believe this to have been an isolated incident that poses no risk to the wider community. The man's family has now been informed and our thoughts are with them at this sad time."
Police appeal for information
Anyone with information is urged to contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident 654 of 14 October 2026. Crimestoppers can also be reached anonymously on 0800 555 111.
As of Friday morning, October 16, a substantial cordon remains in place around a property on Lambley Lane, with several police vehicles at the scene.
