Leicestershire Police have launched a major investigation following the grim discovery of a man's body in a field on Sunday afternoon.
The force was called to a rural area off Grange Road, near the town of Ibstock, just after 4:30 PM on July 21st after receiving reports from a member of the public.
Upon arrival, officers discovered the body of a man. The death is currently being treated as unexplained, and a cordon remains in place at the scene as forensic teams conduct a meticulous examination.
A spokesperson for Leicestershire Police confirmed the incident, stating: "Officers were called to a field off Grange Road, Ibstock, at around 4.35pm yesterday (Sunday) following a report of a body having been found. The body of a man was found. The death is currently being treated as unexplained and inquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances."
The discovery has sent shockwaves through the local community. Police are urging anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward. Anyone who was in the Grange Road area on Sunday afternoon and witnessed anything unusual is particularly encouraged to make contact.
Investigators are now working to formally identify the man and inform his next of kin. A post-mortem examination is expected to be carried out in due course to establish the exact cause of death.
