AN INVESTIGATION was under way today after a middle-aged man was found dead in a Southampton park.

The 54-year-old's body was discovered under shrubbery in Mayflower Park by a city council worker just before 9.30am yesterday.

Detective Sergeant Scott Chilton, of Southampton Central CID, said the death was not being treated as suspicious.

A post-mortem examination was due to take place at Southampton General Hospital today.

Police said the man's body had been found in an area of undergrowth near the skateboard park.

It is understood he came from the Southampton area. The Southampton Coroner's office has been informed.