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Appeal after unexplained death of man in Truro

Detectives are appealing for witnesses and information following the unexplained death of a man at a public car park in Truro.

Officers were called by the ambulance service to Moorfield Car Park in Calenick Street at around 10.45am on Monday 17 August.

A 40-year-old man, from the Truro area, was found deceased inside the ground floor of the car park. His next-of-kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

Significant enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the man’s death, which is currently being treated as unexplained.

A cordon remains in place around the closed ground floor of the car park while forensic examinations and searches are carried out.

Officers are also reviewing CCTV footage to establish the man’s movements prior to his death.

Detective Inspector Jon Bray said: “Our enquiries are at an early stage as we work to establish the circumstances surrounding this man’s death.

“We are appealing to anyone who may have information or witnessed anything suspicious in the area between the afternoon of Friday 14 August and 10.45am on Monday 17 August.

"There will be an ongoing police presence in the area while enquiries continue and anyone with concerns is encouraged to speak with officers at the scene.

“The inside ground floor car parking area will remain closed today while detectives and specialist teams carry out their investigations. The outside parking area remains unaffected.

“We would like to thank the public for their patience and understanding around the ongoing police presence. Anyone requiring access to a vehicle within the cordoned area should speak to officers at the scene who will assist them.”

Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact police via the Force website or by calling 101, quoting reference 50260218970.

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