Man's charred remains are found in forest

Police are trying to establish the cause of death and the man's identity

A man's charred remains have been discovered in a forest.

Wiltshire Police was called to Savernake Forest near Marlborough at about 08:00 BST on Monday.

Officers are now trying to identify the man's cause of death and his identity.

The force described the death as "sudden" but "non-suspicious".

"As with all investigations of this nature we are keeping an open mind and following all lines of enquiry," a spokesman for the force said.

A cordon was put in place and members of the public are being asked to avoid the area.

Police have also asked the public and the media not to speculate about the case.