Police probe after man's body found in Nottinghamshire garden
Police probe after man's body found in garden in Nottinghamshire

Police have launched an investigation after a man's body was discovered in a garden in a Nottinghamshire village.

Nottinghamshire Police said it was called to an address in Lambley Lane, Burton Joyce, at 7.24pm on Wednesday, October 14, following the discovery.

Death treated as unexplained

Detective Inspector Clare Gibson said the force is currently treating the death as unexplained. She added that there is "no risk to the wider community".

In a full statement, she 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."

Cordon remains in place

A large cordon remains in place around a property on Lambley Lane as of Friday morning, October 16, with multiple police vehicles stationed at the scene.

Police are appealing for the public's help. 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.