Police renew appeal for information following discovery of man’s body in Woolpit

Police are re-appealing for witnesses or anybody with information following the discovery of a man’s body in Woolpit on Monday.

Officers were called at 1.50pm on, Monday, January 1, to reports that the body of a man had been found at the side of Elmswell Road.

Detectives now believe they know who the man is and formal identification procedures are underway. The death remains unexplained at this time. A post-mortem is due to take place on Friday, January 5.

The deceased man is described as white, elderly, approximately 5ft tall with short, fair hair, clean shaven and wore a hearing aid. He was wearing a green coat and black jogging style trousers with dark, shoes.

Officers investigating the circumstances are keen to hear from any witnesses who may have any information that could assist.

Police searches have now concluded at the scene on Elmswell Road and the road has now reopened.

Witnesses or anyone who has any information to assist the investigation are asked to call Suffolk Police on 101 quoting reference number 301 of January 1.