Death of woman in park treated as 'unexplained'

Police were called to Poole Park shortly before 08:30 BST

The death of a woman, whose body was found in a park, is being treated as unexplained, police have said.

Dorset Police said it received reports that the body of a woman aged in her 50s had been found in Poole Park shortly before 08:30 BST.

It said following enquiries, her death was being treated as unexplained. The woman's family has been informed and the coroner has been notified.

A cordon remains in place at the scene and police said there would be an increased presence in the area as investigation work continued.