Police today appealed for information following the death of a 50 year-old man in Rose Hill.

At 10.13am yesterday officers were called to Asquith Road after a report that a body had been discovered in a front garden.

The man was white, with blond hair and was wearing jeans, a jumper and slippers.

Det Sgt Katy Barrow-Grint said: “I would like to reassure residents that we don’t believe the death to be suspicious but are keen to investigate the full circumstances surrounding the death.

“I appeal to anyone who saw this man yesterday evening or has any information regarding his movements to contact me via the Police Enquiry Centre on 0845 8 505 505.

"Alternatively you can contact the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111”