Essex Police have launched an investigation into the unexplained death of a man at an industrial complex in Harlow.
Officers were called shortly before 5.15pm on Sunday to the Bush Fair area of the town following concerns for a man’s safety.
They discovered the dead body of a man at the industrial site and are now appealing for help from the general public.
Local news gatherers have reported that police have sealed off two entrances to a warehouse on the Fairway estate, having arrived there at 5pm on Sunday. Forensic officers are also on the scene.
Detective Chief Inspector Louise Metcalfe said: “We’d like to hear from anyone who has been in the area recently and may have information that would help our investigation.
Severed penis discovered lying on the ground outside petrol station car park“Officers will be on scene while they carry out enquiries to help us establish the circumstances that led up to the man’s death.”
The Essex force added: “If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.
“You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.”
Anyone who may have information regarding the man’s death can also visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 or can call 101 and speak to someone.
Callers are asked to quote incident 890 of 16 April when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.
If you would like to make an anonymous report, you can contact Crimestopppers on Twitter at @crimestoppersuk, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.