THE BODY discovered at Stratford Park yesterday, Tuesday, is believed to be a man.
Police are treating the death as non-suspicious.
The body, which is believed to be that of a man in his 60s, was found by a member of the public at 11.40am yesterday.
His next of kin has now been informed. However formal identification has not yet been possible and may take some time.
The location of the body was near the perimeter fence of the park, amongst trees north of the astroturf football pitch and outdoor swimming pool.
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