A MAN was found dead in the wooded area behind Cirencester Hospital earlier today.

Police were called at 12.40pm today to Querns woods behind the town's hospital after a member of the public found the body of a man.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police do not believe there are any suspicious circumstances surrounding his death and are currently attempting to contact his next of kin.

No further details are available at this time. The coroner is due to be informed.

More to follow.