Investigation launched after man's body found in Wellingborough

An investigation has been launched after a man’s body was found in a shallow stream in Wellingborough.

Emergency services were called to Brickhill Road after the discovery at about 10.25am on Christmas Eve, with a cordon set up around the area.

Police say the unexplained death of the man, who was in his 40s, is not being treated as suspicious and that an enhanced post-mortem examination is set to take place.

A Northamptonshire Police spokesman said: “Emergency services attended Brickhill Road in Wellingborough after the body of a man was found in a shallow stream at about 10.25am on Saturday, December 24.

“An investigation into the man’s unexplained death continues. However, it is not being treated as suspicious.

“An enhanced post-mortem is due to take place over the next few days.”