A MAN'S body has been found in a field with baffled cops treating the death as "unexplained".
Cops made the tragic find shortly after 12am today in a field off Highbury in Newcastle.
Officers were alerted by the ambulance service to a report of concern for the welfare of the man.
But despite the best efforts of emergency services, he was declared dead at the scene.
His death is being treated as unexplained, with a full investigation launched by Northumbria Police.
A police cordon remains in place at the scene and officers are carrying out a range of enquiries in the area.
The man’s next of kin have been notified and are being offered support by specially-trained officers at this time.
Superintendent Sharon Chatterton, of Northumbria Police, said: “This is clearly an incredibly difficult time for the man’s family and our thoughts are with them.
“The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the man’s death is at a very early stage and we are keeping an open mind as to what may have occurred.
“Those enquiries are very much ongoing and a considerable police presence remains in the area as officers carry out a range of enquiries at the scene.
“I would encourage any members of the public who have any concerns, or who have any information that may assist our investigation, to speak to an officer in the area or get in touch immediately.
“I would also ask everyone to avoid any speculation – both online and in the wider community – that could jeopardise the investigation.”
