A police investigation has been launched into the death of a man after a body was found in County Durham.
Police are investigating the death of a man after a body was discovered at a property in Alexandra Terrace, Wheatley Hill on Monday morning. Officers remain on the scene and the force is appealing for witnesses to come forward.
A spokesperson for Durham Constabulary said: "Officers were called at 8am today (May 1) following the discovery of a man’s body at a property in Alexandra Terrace. Detectives are currently carrying out enquiries to establish the circumstances surrounding his death, and are appealing for anyone with any information to come forward."