Body discovered in Boston not being treated as suspicious - police

Police are not treating the death of a body discovered in a town centre this morning as suspicious.

Officers were alerted to the body near St Botolph’s Church - known locally as The Stump - in Boston earlier this morning.

Meanwhile, Fr David Stephenson, the Rector of the Parish of Boston, has labelled the incident ‘tragic’.

A Lincolnshire Police statement read: “We were called to Boston Stump at around 9.20am where we can confirm a body was discovered.

“We are not treating this death as suspicious, and a file has been passed to the coroner.”

A statement issued by Fr David said: “The community of St Botolph's (Boston Stump) is deeply saddened following the tragic incident which happened in the shadow of the Stump this morning.

“Our church has always been, and remains, a beacon of hope and guidance for all people.

“Our doors remain open as we continue to be a place of peace, support and comfort. We continue to offer a safe space for healing and calm for the community in the days ahead.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of all affected by the incident this morning.”