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Body Discovery Closes Park In Ventnor - Cordons In Place

Police cordons have been erected following the discovery of a body in a park in Ventnor this morning (Wednesday).

Multiple police units responded to the park off Park Avenue after reports of a body being discovered by a member of the public.

Isle of Wight Radio has approached Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary for a statement.

Update: An Isle of Wight Police spokesperson said:

"Police were called at 5.33am this morning (Wednesday, 26 June) after the body of a man was found in Ventnor Park, Park Avenue.

"His family have been informed.

"The death is being treated as non-suspicious and a file is being prepared for the coroner."

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