RIPSouthey Park, KingswoodA man died at Southey Park, Kingswood(Image: Google Maps)

The body of a man has been found in a park in Bristol.

Emergency services were called to Southey Park in Kingswood at around 6.10pm on Tuesday, September 30 following reports of the death of a man.

Paramedics and police officers arrived at the scene, where a man had suffered a medical emergency.

Avon and Somerset Police has said the death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.

His next of kin have been informed.

A spokesperson for the force said: “We received a 999 call yesterday to reports of a death of a man in Southey Avenue Playing Fields, Kingswood, at around 6.10pm last night (Tuesday 30 September).

“The ambulance service was called to what is being treated as a non-suspicious sudden death after a medical episode, and a file will be prepared for the coroner.

“His next of kin are aware of this tragic incident and our thoughts remain with them at this difficult time.”