Body found in car near Pleasley school - what we know so far

Police are investigating after a man's body was found in a car near a school in Pleasley this morning.
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The scene in Pleasley

Here's everything we know so far.

‘Body found in car’ near Pleasley school* Police were called to Woburn Road at around 1.40am after a man was found dead in a car

* A police cordon is currently in place near Farmilo Primary School and Nursery

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The scene in Pleasley
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* Officers are trying to trace the movements of the man's silver Nissan X-Trail car to establish his actions prior to the death.

* They want to hear from anyone who saw the car, a silver Nissan X-Trail registration N22 OWL, yesterday afternoon or evening (Monday).

* The man's death is currently being treated as unexplained

* He has not yet been formally identified

* Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting incident number 38 of January 15 2019, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.