Police have cordoned off a cottage in Burton Joyce, Nottinghamshire, after a man's body was discovered in a garden. Officers were called to an address in Lambley Lane at 7.24pm on Wednesday and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.
Death treated as unexplained
The death is currently being treated as unexplained, police said. Investigators believe it is an isolated incident. The man's family has been informed.
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."
Large cordon remains in place
A large cordon remained in place around a property on Lambley Lane as of Friday morning, with multiple police vehicles stationed at the scene. The force said it was called to the address after a man's body was found in a garden.
Anyone with information is asked to call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident 654 of 14 October 2026. Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
