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Alice Peacock

Man found on fire dies in London park as police attempt to identify him

A man has died after his body was found on fire in a West London park.

Police were called to Belvue Park, Northolt by the London Fire Brigade after reports of a body found on fire.

He was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after 4.37am on Monday morning.

It comes after the London Fire Brigade confirmed a person had died, after firefighters responded to reports of a fire in a park on Rowdell Road in Northolt.

In a statement, they wrote: "Sadly, a person was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said the death was currently being treated as 'unexplained' (Getty Images)

"The Brigade was called at 4.19am and the incident was over for firefighters by 4.56am.

"One fire engine from Northolt Fire Station attended the scene.

"The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Brigade and the Metropolitan Police Service."

A spokesperson for the Met Police said: "Police were called at 4.37am on Monday, June 13, by the London Fire Brigade to Belvue Park, Northolt to reports of a body found on fire.

"Officers are working to identify the deceased, at this stage believed to be a male, and inform next of kin.

"The death is currently being treated as unexplained. There have been no arrests.

"A crime scene is in place and enquiries are ongoing, led by the West Area Command Unit."

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