Body found near school not suspicious, police say

The body was discovered near Beverley and Barmston Drain, off Endike Lane, in Hull

The death of a man whose body was discovered near a school is not being treated as suspicious.

Emergency services were called to Endike Lane in Hull on 11 March at 08:15 GMT.

An investigation was launched by Humberside Police following the discovery near Beverley and Barmston Drain.

The man has now been identified and his family have been informed, police said.

Det Insp Jim Clarke said: "As a result of our enquiries, we can confirm that the man's death is not being treated as suspicious."

The area, close to Endike Primary School, was closed off to the public following the discovery of the body.

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