Mansbridge Road: Police issue statement after cordon set up in woods

A fence in Mansbridge Road has been cordoned off after officers arrived in the area at around 3.30pm.

A clearing in the woods is taped off to the public and forensic teams have been on the scene.

A spokesperson from Hampshire Constabulary said: “We are currently in attendance at an area of woodland near Mansbridge Road in relation to an ongoing police investigation.

“There is no wider risk to the public.”

Police are issuing no further information at this time.

Two police cars have been parked on either side of Mansbridge Road.

The cordon is opposite Ozzy’s Kebab van.

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