Body of man, in his 20s, found in woods near Havant and South Downs College campus

THE body of a man was found in the woods near a school.

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Police were called to Gundymoor Woods near Havant and South Downs College’s South Downs campus in College Road, Crookhorn, at 1.02pm yesterday to reports of a sudden death.

The force has now confirmed that a man in his 20s had died.

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Witnesses reported that part of the bridle path was closed off by officers on Tuesday afternoon.

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A police spokesman said: ‘His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers at this time.

‘His death is not being treated as suspicious and a file is being prepared for the coroner.’

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