THE BODY of a man believed to be from the Hunter Region has been found in scrub next to the Pacific Highway, near Nabiac.
Police were called to the highway at about 11am on Saturday, November 9 when a passing cyclist noticed the body of a man, three to four metres from the road, resting in bushland.
The cyclist alerted police who arrived and located a damaged motorcycle several metres further on. Police said it's believed the crash may have occurred 24-48 hours before the man's body was found.
A post-mortem examination will be conducted in coming days to establish the cause of death and confirm the man's identity, however police believe him to be a man aged in his 40s from the Hunter.
An investigation has commenced into the circumstances surrounding the man's death, and police are appealing for anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
Information is treated in strict confidence.
