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.

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.

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."