COPS have launched a murder investigation after a man's body was found dumped in a field in north Bedfordshire last Thursday.
Emergency services were called at approximately 4.30pm following the discovery of the man close to a farm track in fields off Turvey Road between the villages of Carlton and Turvey.
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Turvey Road between the villages of Carlton and Turvey Credit: Google
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene and officers from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit are treating his death as murder.
His next of kin have been informed, but the police say formal identification has yet to take place.
Detective Chief Inspector Rob Hall, who is leading the investigation, said: “Our thoughts are with the victim’s family and friends at this difficult time.
“I understand the local community may be concerned, but I’d like to reassure you that we are working hard to establish the full circumstances leading up to this death.
“We know that people may go walking in these fields and we would urge anyone who has been in this area over the past week or so to come forward.
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“We are also asking people who may have been driving along Carlton Road into Turvey Road, or used a layby or garage in the surrounding area, on Wednesday or Thursday (30 June or 1 July) to share their dash cam footage with us, as it could contain something helpful for our investigation.
“I would also ask anyone with information, no matter how small, to get in touch.”