VIDEO: Man's body found in Chesterfield

A man's body has been found in Chesterfield.
By The Newsroom
Published 27th Dec 2017, 11:34 BST
Updated 27th Dec 2017, 15:40 BST
The derelict building where the man's body was discovered.The derelict building where the man's body was discovered.
The derelict building where the man's body was discovered.

Paramedics made the tragic discovery inside a derelict building on Chatsworth Road on Boxing Day night.

Police were called to the scene at 6.20pm.

A Derbyshire Constabulary spokesman said: "Investigations are continuing to identify the man and ascertain his cause of death.

The derelict building where the man's body was discovered.The derelict building where the man's body was discovered.
The derelict building where the man's body was discovered.
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"It's too early to say whether or not we're treating this as suspicious.

"Anyone with information should call us on 101, quoting reference 17000563474."

Residents have told of their shock and sadness at the news and offered their condolences to the man's loved ones.

They added that the property has been derelict for a number of years.

It is currently on the market to be let as a possible shop or restaurant.

Additional reporting: Dan Hayes

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