Essex police launch investigation after body found in woodland

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Essex police have launched an investigation after a man’s body was found in woodland in Loughton.

The death is being treated as suspicious after the body was found on land near the Oakwood Hill industrial estate shortly before midday on Saturday.

Dt Supt Rob Kirby, from the Kent and Essex serious crime directorate, said: “We have been carrying out inquiries throughout the day and based on these we believe this man’s death is suspicious.

“A team of specialist detectives and staff are working around the clock to establish the circumstances around his death and we need anyone who saw or heard anything to come forward.”