Police launch investigation after man pronounced dead at roadside in Thetford

Police have launched an investigation after a man was pronounced dead at a roadside in Thetford last night.

The East of England Ambulance Service and police attended and the man was pronounced dead at the side of Brandon Road just before 8pm yesterday (Thursday, October 3).

Detective Chief Inspector Marie James said: "We know this incident will have caused concern among local residents, and the local Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team will be conducting reassurance patrols in the area.

"Enquiries are continuing to establish the circumstances surrounding this man's death and we would be keen to hear from anyone who may know anything that could help our investigation.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Norfolk Police on 101 quoting incident number 413 of 3 October 2019 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.