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Man’s body found in children’s playground as cops launch probe into tragedy
A MAN'S body has been found in a children's playground as cops launch a probe into the tragedy.
The horrific discovery was made in a park in Alvaston, Derbyshire, around 6.15am on Wednesday.
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Derbyshire Police rushed to the scene after receiving reports of concerns about a man's safety.
The body was sadly found when they arrived.
The man's death is not being treated as suspicious.
A police cordon remained in place this afternoon while enquires were carried out.
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It has since been removed and the park is open again.
The force said: "We were called to a park off Shardlow Road in Alvaston at about 6.15am today (12 April) over concerns for the safety of a man.
"Officers attended the park and sadly found the body of a man. A scene was in place whilst officers carried out enquiries, but this has now been removed.
"There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding the death and a file is being prepared for the coroner."
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