12/12/2006

Body found in Oxfordshire

Police have launched an investigation after a body was found in a field in Oxfordshire.

It is understood that the body of a man was discovered in a wooded area near the Seacourt Park and Ride in Botley around 9:10am on Tuesday morning.

The area has been cordoned off while the incident is being investigated and the area forensically examined.

The death is being treated as unexplained.

(KMcA/EF)




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