The body of a woman has been discovered in a quiet woodland area in Cornwall, with police treating the death as unexplained. Emergency services were called to reports of a body found in woodlands in Killivose, Camborne, at approximately 7:45 am on Sunday, May 3.
Discovery and Initial Response
Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed that they received a report of a body being located in the area. Emergency services attended the scene and located the woman's body. However, formal identification has yet to take place, and authorities are working to determine her identity and contact her next of kin.
A witness reported seeing "lots of police cars and three forensic vans" near the woods, indicating a significant police presence remains in the area as investigations continue.
Police Statement
A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police stated: "At 7:45am on Sunday, May 3, we received a report of a body found in woodlands in Killivose, in Camborne. Emergency services attended and a body of a woman was sadly located. A police presence is in the area and enquiries are underway to formally identify the woman and notify her next of kin. The woman's death is currently being treated as unexplained."
The police have not released further details at this stage, and the investigation remains ongoing. Residents in the area have been reassured that there is no immediate threat to the public, but officers are expected to remain at the scene for some time.
