A body has been found in a block of flats in a village near Oxford.

Police cars raced to a flat block in Baynhams Drive, Wolvercote, at around 12.30pm on Tuesday, July 23.

The body of a 47-year-old man was found by officers inside and the police have confirmed the death as unexplained but not suspicious.

Nearby residents also saw forensics arrive at the location, adding that the force had been at the spot for hours.

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Baynhams Drive in Wolvercote.Baynhams Drive in Wolvercote. (Image: Google Maps)

One anonymous local told the Oxford Mail late on Tuesday afternoon: “There have been police at the block of flats in Wolvercote since around noon with at least five police present.”

Thames Valley Police is investigating the incident and issued a statement on Wednesday morning confirming the news of the man’s death.

A spokesperson for the force said: “We are preparing a file for the coroner after a non-suspicious unexplained death in Oxford.

“The body of a 47-year-old man was sadly found at an address in Baynhams Drive at around 12.30pm yesterday (July 23).

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“His next of kin have been informed and offered our support.”

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