Cleveland Police issue statement as Middlesbrough death investigation continues
They're asking the public to avoid misinformation online
The investigation into the death of a man, following the discovery of a body in Toft Farm allotments on Tuesday 9 September 2025, remains ongoing.
The death continues to be treated as unexplained, and a team of officers are working at pace to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident. The family of the man have been fully engaged by detectives investigating the death.
Assistant Chief Constable Wayne Fox said:
“I absolutely understand this incident may cause concern in the local community. I am aware of increasing speculation online and I would like to reassure the public that there is no evidence of the use of any weapons in an attack prior to the man’s death. This is contrary to some reporting, and I wish to make clear that he did not sustain any form of significant injury consistent with assault.
“The family of the man are being supported by specially trained officers. I would ask that people refrain from speculating and sharing information which may be inaccurate, as this is likely to cause additional upset to close family members.”