Police investigation underway after man's body found in Grimsby alley

The man was found in an area known as Gas Alley on Saturday afternoon (Oct 14), officers have said, and his death is being treated as unexplained.

Police have issued a statement as they remained at the scene on Peaks Parkway on Sunday (Oct 15). Cordons are in place in the area as investigations continue to try and determine the circumstances surrounding the man’s death.

Det Insp Tom Kelly, from Humberside Police, said the man's family has been informed.

“Whilst we remain in the very early stages of our investigation, the man’s death is being treated as unexplained at this time as we seek to establish the exact circumstances," he said. “The man has been identified and his family have been informed.

“The cordon in the area is likely to remain in place throughout the day and into this evening as enquiries continue.”