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08/02/2008
Body Found In Flat 'Dead For Years'
The body of a man who is believed to have been dead for a number of years has been discovered in a flat in Bristol.
The corpse, understood to be that of the former tenant of the flat, was found on a sofa in the lounge by council workers, following reports from neighbours about a foul smell.
The dead man is believed to have been a man in his 70s. According to reports, it is thought that the flat's current occupant, a man also in his 70s, did not report the death as he suffered from severe mental health problems.
The current tenant was initially arrested, but it is understood that the death is no longer being treated as suspicious.
Bristol City Council has launched an internal inquiry. A spokesperson said: "We were alerted to the body after we received reports of a smell.
"We are shocked and concerned by this discovery and are carrying out an urgent internal review of the circumstances of the tenant.
"A police investigation is ongoing, and it would be inappropriate to comment further while this is taking place."
An inquest into the man's death is due to open later.
(KMcA)
The corpse, understood to be that of the former tenant of the flat, was found on a sofa in the lounge by council workers, following reports from neighbours about a foul smell.
The dead man is believed to have been a man in his 70s. According to reports, it is thought that the flat's current occupant, a man also in his 70s, did not report the death as he suffered from severe mental health problems.
The current tenant was initially arrested, but it is understood that the death is no longer being treated as suspicious.
Bristol City Council has launched an internal inquiry. A spokesperson said: "We were alerted to the body after we received reports of a smell.
"We are shocked and concerned by this discovery and are carrying out an urgent internal review of the circumstances of the tenant.
"A police investigation is ongoing, and it would be inappropriate to comment further while this is taking place."
An inquest into the man's death is due to open later.
(KMcA)
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