Overview

• Cleveland Police continue inquiries after a man's body was found on September 9 at Town Farm Allotments off Cargo Fleet Lane in Middlesbrough.
• Assistant Chief Constable Wayne Fox urged against online speculation and said there is no evidence of weapons or injuries consistent with a significant assault.
• No arrests have been made and the deceased has not yet been identified, with the death still classed as unexplained.
• A substantial cordon and forensic searches remain in place, with activity focused on two areas and a Police Federation welfare van supporting officers on site.
• Allotment holders are being escorted in to feed animals, and police appeal for information via 101 quoting reference 172626 or anonymously through Crimestoppers.