Police and paramedics were called to an area of woodland near to Finmere, Birch Hill, at about 8.10am this morning.
The man, who has not been named, was confirmed dead at the scene. Police are treating the death as unexplained but not suspicious.
Residents have also said they spotted a number police cars, vans and forensic vehicles, as well as ambulances, parked along Forester's Way this morning while the incident was ongoing.
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