Police find dead body at a farm in Wiltshire

An eye witness said there had been more than four police vehicles, crime forensic officers and armed police at a farm in Wiltshire

Chris Brayford
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Police said a member of the public had discovered a dead body near a farm in Trowbridge (generic)
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Police said a member of the public had discovered a dead body near a farm in Trowbridge (generic)

Police have confirmed the discovery of a dead body at a farm in Wiltshire. Officers from Wiltshire Police said a member of the public had found a dead body near a farm between Hilperton and Stoney Gutter...

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