A PARKRUN has been cancelled at the last minute after a dead body was discovered on the grounds, close to Cheltenham Racecourse.
The running event in Pittville Park, , was called off after a jogger made the tragic discovery this morning, shortly before 9am.
were called and a cordon was put in place in the surrounding area.
A spokesperson for Constabulary said: “A scene guard is in place at Pittville Park in Cheltenham this morning (Saturday 12 July) following a sudden death.
“We were called at 8.50am with a report that a body had been discovered by a member of the public.
“The death is being treated as unexplained but non-suspicious at this time.”;
Parkrun organisers made a post on this morning that confirmed the cancellation of the event – which was due to begin at 9am.
It read: “Due to unforeseen circumstances in the park we had to cancel Cheltenham parkrun this morning.
“If you have been affected by this and you would like support please email [email protected]”;.
Pittville Park lies less than a mile south of the iconic .
One runner – who estimated around 500 people had turned up to take part – told GloucestershireLive: “Everyone was by the start and they were doing the briefing beforehand then just said they would have to cancel as police vans arrived.”;
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