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Man’s body found off Dodnor Lane (Updated)

IW Radio are reporting the body of a man aged in his 50s had been found.

A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary confirmed they have closed a farm track leading off Dodnor Lane in Newport this morning.

The death was not being treated as suspicious and next-of-kin were being informed.

Our thoughts are with the man’s family and friends.

Update: The exact words from the Police:

Hampshire Constabulary was called at 8.55am this morning to a report of a sudden death at Dodnor Lane in Newport on The Isle of Wight.

The body of a man in his fifties was subsequently located. The death is not being treated as suspicious and police are currently informing next of kin.

A file will be prepared in due course for the coroner.

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