THE body of a man has been found in woodland in Warndon Villages this morning (Wednesday).
Police confirmed they found the man's body after a report of concern for a man in Bluebell Woods at 7.20am.
Officers attended and made the discovery - police, firefighters and ambulance services remain at the scene.
The death is not being treated as suspicious.
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A public footpath near Bluebell Woods is currently closed off and walkers are being turned away.
A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "Earlier this morning (Wednesday 15 June), police were called to Bluebell Woods in Worcester over concerns for a man.
"Police and paramedics attended, however, unfortunately the man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
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"The death is not being treated as suspicious and a report will be prepared for the coroner.
"Next of kin has been informed."
Multiple emergency service vehicles remain at the scene.
A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "We were called at 7:23am to Bluebell Woods, Warndon.
"We currently have two ambulances and a paramedic officer at the scene."
An eyewitness said they saw several police vehicles, ambulances and a fire engine near Roundhouse Way in Warndon Villages.
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