A teenager whose body was found in a Surrey woodland has been formally identified.

Lyndon Turner from Ascot was discovered near the Chobham Common at around 5.20pm on Wednesday, December 2.

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His death is being treated as unexplained at this time.

Police officers have launched an official investigation to find out how Lyndon Turner died.

Surrey Police are appealing for information from the public who may have seen Lyndon between 11pm on Tuesday, December 1 and 5.30pm on December 2.

Lyndon is described as white, 6ft 2 tall, and of slim build.

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He was wearing a black North Face fleece jacket, black Nike trainers with a red paint design and was also wearing odd socks.

West Surrey Detective Inspector Pete Howgate said: “Our thoughts remain with Lyndon’s family and friends at this time. His death is being treated as unexplained and there is a period of time during which we would like to establish his movements. Please get in touch with us if you can help in any way.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact us quoting incident reference PR/45200127754 via webchat on our website surrey.police.uk or by calling us on 101.