A salesman has been found dead by members of the public on a rural road near Bicester.

The 26-year-old man was found at Ploughley Road, between Ambrosden and Lower Arncott, at about 3.50pm on Saturday.

Police are treating the death as unexplained and said the man was from Luton and is believed to have been in the area working as a door-to-door salesman.

Det Sgt Matt Bick, who is leading the investigation, said: "We do not believe this man’s death to be suspicious at this time, but it appears he died in a public place and we would like local people to help us find out what happened to him.

"Did you see this man in the area beforehand? Perhaps he called at your home or maybe you were driving by on Saturday afternoon and saw what you thought was a man lying down near to the road. If so, please get in touch."

Anyone with information should call police on 08458 505505 or speak anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.