AN inquest will be held after a body was found in Colchester.

Police were called after 10.30am on Sunday, with reports the body had been found in Mill Lane, Birch.

Officers attended but sadly, the person was found dead and nothing could be done to save them.

The death is being treated as non-suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.

Next of kin have been informed.

Police were not able to confirm the person's age or sex at this time.

A spokesman for the ambulance service added: "We were called at 9.40am to a patient who was not breathing.

"An ambulance crew, rapid response vehicle, an ambulance officer and Essex and Hearts Air Ambulance were dispatched to Greenfield House, Colchester.

"Despite their best efforts, the patient sadly died at the scene.

"Our thoughts go out to the family and friends."