THE body of a man has been found near a skate park.

Essex Police were called to land near a skate park on Katonia Avenue off of The Drive, Mayland yesterday after reports of a man's body being found.

Upon attending, police discovered the man, believed to be in his 40s, deceased at the scene.

A police spokesman said: "Police were contacted just before 3.55pm on Sunday, March 26, with reports of a man’s body being found near to a skate park in Katonia Avenue, Maylandsea.

"Officers attended and found the body of a man in his 40s.

"His death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner."