The body of a man in his fifties was found outside a property in Moredon this morning, police have confirmed.

A spokesman for Wiltshire Police said: "Officers were called to the grounds of Park Farm, The Street, Moredon at 7.30am today (February 26) after a member of the public discovered the man.

"We are currently treating the death as unexplained and are continuing with their enquiries to try and establish the circumstances surrounding the man's death."

The spokesman added that a post mortem is currently being carried out.

Detective Inspector Paul Hacker said: "We are currently carrying out further enquiries to find out how this man died and to establish who he is.

"If anyone has any information in relation to this or heard or saw anything suspicious in the Locksgreen Crescent/The Street area last night or first thing this morning please contact Swindon CID on 101 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. "