An investigation is underway after the body of a man was found on a public bench in Preston.

Police were called to Plungington Road, at the junction with Aqueduct Street, just after 6am this morning (21 February) to reports a body had been found.

Emergency services attended the scene and the man was confirmed to have died. The death is being treated as unexplained, police said.

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A spokesperson for police said: “We were called to Plungington Road, Preston, at 6.17am today (21 February) to reports a man had been found unresponsive on a public bench.

“Emergency services attended and confirmed the man was sadly deceased. Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this time.

“The man’s death is being treated as unexplained.”

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, quoting log 179 of 21st February 2025.

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