Body of man found after 'sudden death' sparking large emergency service response

The man was found dead at the scene

A man in his 30s was found dead in a rural Hampshire location sparking a massive emergency response.

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A man’s body was found

Police were called to the “sudden death” of a male near Southampton close to Black Hill Road, between East Wellow and Furzley, on Wednesday at around 4pm.

Despite the efforts of emergency crews he was pronounced dead at the scene.

A police spokesperson said: "We were called at 3.55pm to a report of a sudden death of a man in a wooded area near Black Hill Road.

"Officers attended, and it was confirmed a man in his 30s had died. This is not being treated as suspicious, and his family has been informed. A file will be prepared for the coroner."

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