Man’s body found in grounds of an infant school in Barwell, Leicestershire

A man's body has been found in the grounds of Leicestershire school this morning, prompting the response of multiple officers. The discovery was made in Townend Road in Barwell, near Hinckley, early this morning (Thursday, November 27). Police said they had received reports of the body being found at around 7.30am.
A man’s body has been found in the grounds of Leicestershire school this morning (Picture: Leicestershire Live/BPM Media)

A man’s body has been found at an infant school in Leicestershire.

Police were called to Barwell Infant School at 7.30am in Townend Road in Barwell, near Hinckley.

Images show police and forensic vans inside the playground.

It is understood children were not on the grounds at the time of the discovery.

Officers remain at the scene while an investigation takes place.

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A man's body has been found in the grounds of Leicestershire school this morning, prompting the response of multiple officers. The discovery was made in Townend Road in Barwell, near Hinckley, early this morning (Thursday, November 27). Police said they had received reports of the body being found at around 7.30am.
Images show police and forensic vans inside the playground (Picture: Leicestershire Live/BPM Media)

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