The body of a man in his 70s was found in Northwood this morning (Friday).
Shortly before 8.53am police discovered the deceased body on land off Newport Road.
A spokesperson for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary confirmed:
"The death is not being treated as suspicious, and a file will be prepared for the Coroner."
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