Arrest after dead body found in building site in Hampshire

A MAN has been arrested after a body was found at a building site in Hampshire.
Watch more of our videos on Shots! 
and live on Freeview channel 276
Visit Shots! now

Emergency services were called at 9.33am yesterday after the corpse was discovered in Ling Dale, Chilworth.

The body found at the building site belonged to a man, police have said.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

A spokesman for Hampshire Constabulary said: 'Enquiries are ongoing and officers have been liaising with the Health and Safety Executive.

The body was found in Ling Dale, Chilworth. Picture: Google MapsThe body was found in Ling Dale, Chilworth. Picture: Google Maps
The body was found in Ling Dale, Chilworth. Picture: Google Maps

‘A 49-year-old man from Southampton has been arrested on suspicion of corporate manslaughter.

‘He remains in custody at this time.’

For all the latest news, traffic and travel, what’s on, Pompey, sport and breaking stories visit The News’s website.

We will be bringing you all of the latest stories from across Portsmouth and surrounding area throughout the day.

If there is a story you think we should know about, you can contact us via our email newsdesk@thenews.co.uk or via our social media channels – Facebook or Twitter.