POLICE are treating the death of a man who was found dead at the rear of a basement flat in Banbury as unexplained.

The body of Robert Clark, 37, of Calthorpe Road, was found outside a flat in the street just after 5.30pm on Wednesday.

Police are trying to trace his movements that day.

Det Sgt Matt Bick, of Banbury CID, said: “His death is being treated as unexplained at the moment, but we do not believe the circumstances to be suspicious.”

Anyone with information should call Det Sgt Bick on 08458 505505 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.