Man found dead in Highbridge garden

Police closed Edithmead Lane in Highbridge following the discovery

A man has been found dead in a garden in Somerset.

Police were called to the home in Edithmead Lane in Highbridge on Thursday afternoon because of "concerns over a man's welfare".

Officer's found the victim's body and arrested a 44-year-old man on suspicion of murder.

A cordon is in place at the scene and there will be a "significant police presence in the area over the coming days", police said.

Det Ch Insp Mark Almond added: "We've informed the victim's next of kin and will be giving them as much support as they need."