THE body of a man was found next to a road in Southampton.

Police have confirmed they were called after the discovery on Lordshill Way at just after 8am yesterday.

No information has been released about the man, other than he was aged "in his 50s".

Officers confirmed that the death is not being treated as suspicious but "remains unexplained at this time".

They added that enquiries are ongoing.

A spokesperson for the South Central Ambulance Service confirmed an ambulance was called out at 8.10am.