A man in his 40s has been found dead in Oxford, police have confirmed. 

Police officers found the body of the man in Tree Lane in Iffley at around 3pm yesterday (April 16).

The death is being treated as unexplained by Thames Valley Police and a file is being prepared for the coroner.

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A Thames Valley Police spokesman said: "Officers were called to an incident in Tree Lane, Oxford, at just past 3pm yesterday (April 16).

"Sadly, the body of a man, aged in his 40s, was located at the scene.

"The man’s death is being treated as unexplained, but not suspicious and a file is being prepared for the coroner.

"His next of kin have been made aware, and our thoughts are with them at this very difficult time."