Man's body found in wooded area near Scarborough

Police have discovered the body of a man in a wooded area in Scarborough after a member of the public alerted officers.

On the morning of Thursday (Oct 8), North Yorkshire Police received a report from a member of the public who had discovered a body in a wooded area near Scalby Beck in Scarborough.

Officers attended the scene, where they confirmed the discovery of a man's body.

Police said there were not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.

A report will be prepared ahead of a future inquest into the man's death.