Police presence at Barwell Infant School

We will update this as more information becomes available.

Police were seen at Barwell Infant School this morning.

Shortly after 7.30 am today (Thursday 27 November), a report was made to police stating the body of a man had been found in Townend Road, Barwell.

Emergency services attended and the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

His death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.

Identification of the deceased is a matter for HM Coroner.

Barwell Infant School has confirmed that it will be closed until Monday.