Man’s Body Found in Hinckley Park as Police Launch Death Probe

Police have launched an investigation after a man’s body was discovered in a popular Leicestershire park.

Discovery in Wykin Park

Emergency services were called to Wykin Park in Hinckley just after 8.30am on Saturday, 30 August, following reports that a body had been found in a wooded area.

An eyewitness described the scene:

“It doesn’t look good at all. We only went for a park trip and saw all of that.”

Police officers placed a cordon around part of the park. Forensic teams and a green tent were also seen at the site.

Police Statement

A spokesperson for Leicestershire Police said:

“Just after 8.30am today police were called to Wykin Park in Hinckley following a report that the body of a man had been found.
Officers attended and a scene preservation is in place.
His death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”

The man’s identity has not yet been released, with formal identification and an inquest expected to take place at a later date.

Park Open to Public

Wykin Park, which is operated by Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council, is open 24 hours a day. Police have not confirmed when the cordon will be lifted.

Recent Case Nearby

The discovery comes only days after “charred” human remains were found in Savernake Forest near Marlborough, Wiltshire, by a dog walker. That case remains under investigation.