88-Year-Old Man Found Dead in Godstone – Police Launch Major Probe

An 88-year-old man was discovered at a home on Bletchingley Road, Godstone, just before 11am yesterday (27 April).

His identity has not been confirmed, and a post mortem is scheduled to determine the cause of death.

Crime Scene: Road Closed and Officers Hunt Clues

Police shut a lane of the busy A25 to search the area thoroughly.

Detectives are conducting door-to-door inquiries in the neighbourhood as part of their investigation.

Detective Chief Insp. Issues Community Reassurance

“We are doing everything we can to establish the circumstances of this man’s death,” said Detective Chief Inspector Colin Pirie from the Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team.

“Our thoughts remain with his family and friends, who are receiving support from specialist officers.”

Police Seek Public’s Help

Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 101, quoting reference PR/P20095551.

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