A BODY has been found at an address in a quiet Southampton road, police have confirmed.

Police vehicles have been seen in Forster Road since around 10am this morning.

A man, in his 40s, had been found dead inside an address.

The cause of death is currently unknown, but the incident is not being treated as suspicious.

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A Hampshire Constabulary spokesperson said: “We were called to an address in Forster Road, Southampton, at 9.48am today following a report that a man’s body had been found.

“The death is being treated as unexplained but not suspicious and a file is will be prepared for the coroner.

“Enquiries are ongoing to locate the man’s next of kin.”

Earlier today, one nearby resident, who asked not to be named, told the Echo: "The police have been here just over an hour, or at least that's when I first noticed them.

"Not too sure what's happening but I hope it's nothing bad that will be seen by the school kids in the playground at the end of the road."

South Central Ambulance Service has also been contacted for more information.

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