AN incident room in Stratford has been set up by Warwickshire police after the body of a man was found near Bid-ford.

A murder investigation is continuing after the body of a white man who was partially covered by sheeting, was discovered by a man walking in Grafton Lane between Bidford and Temple Grafton.

Home Office pathologist Dr Peter Acland is continuing his post mortem into the death of the man, thought to be about 30 with mousy brown, gingerish hair, and should be completed early this afternoon.

A thorough search of the immediate area is being undertaken by police throughout the day and one of the lines of inquiry they are following include the body being dumped in the isolated spot.

Anyone with information can call the incident room on 01926 415724.