A BODY has been found in a burnt out caravan as cops are probing the “unexplained death”.
Emergency services were called to the scene in Newent, Gloucestershire, yesterday where they found the vehicle ablaze.
Police confirmed that the body has not yet been identified.
They called on anyone with information to come forward to assist the investigation.
A spokesperson for Gloucestershire Police said: “Officers are at the scene of an incident which happened in the Horsefair Lane area in Newent, Forest of Dean last night.
“Police were called shortly after 10pm with a report of a fire and emergency services attended.
“A caravan was found alight and one person was confirmed deceased. Formal identification is yet to take place and the death is being treated as unexplained.
“There is an ongoing police investigation to establish what has happened.”
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the force on 101.
Those who wish to make an anonymous report can contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
