Police Investigating Report of Body Found in Caves at Hangman’s Wood, Grays
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Police are working with partner agencies in the Hangman’s Wood area of Grays following a report that a body had been found in local caves.
Officers were called yesterday (29 July) after receiving information describing the discovery. Specialist teams remain at the scene this afternoon as they work to verify the details and establish the facts.
A spokesperson for Essex Police said:
“We are currently working with partners in an area of Hangman’s Wood in Grays.
It follows a call received yesterday that reported what was described as a body found in caves there.
Our officers are working to verify the details and establish the facts.”
Police have not confirmed any further information at this stage. The nature of the discovery remains unverified, and investigations are ongoing.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Essex Police on 101, quoting incident reference 29/07, or report anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
