Police have launched an investigation after the body of a man was found.

Devon and Cornwall Police have confirmed that the 48-year-old man was found at a house in Camborne.

Officers were called to the Church View Road area at around 9am on Saturday.

A large number of police vehicles could be seen, along with specialist officers in white forensic suits going in and out of a property.

Police are currently treating the death as unexplained and have launched an investigation to establish what happened.

A force spokesperson said that police officers were sent to the address following a report from a member of the public.

They added: "The body of a 48-year-old male was located. The death is currently being treated as unexplained while investigations continue.

"The family has been informed of his death and officers are keeping them informed concerning the progress of the investigation."