Body of man found in wooded area of Norwich

Police, Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service, ambulance and National Police Air Service have been on scene this afternoon, as a cordon remains in place

Author: Isabella HudsonPublished 16th Oct 2025

The body of a man has been discovered in a wooded area in the Bowthorpe area of Norwich this afternoon.

Police are currently on scene at Bowthorpe Southern Park, off Three Score Road, where, sadly, the body of a man in his 30s was found at 2.10pm this afternoon (16 October 2025).

Police, Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service, ambulance and National Police Air Service were on scene earlier and a cordon is in place.

His next of kin have been informed.

The death is unexplained but not thought to be suspicious. A file will be prepared for the coroner.