COPS have launched an urgent murder probe after a man's body was found outside a rugby club in a "sudden and unexplained" death.
Police made the tragic discovery near Llandaff Rugby Club in Cardiff, Wales, at around 3am today.
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Police are investigating an incident at the Rugby Club Credit: Media Wales 2
Cops are still in the area after the horror find Credit: Media Wales
A police cordon remains in place and enquiries are ongoing after the shocking find.
A South Wales Police spokesperson said the man's death is "sudden and unexplained".
Meanwhile, a walkway near the rugby club has been closed off and there is a large police presence in the area.
The walkway links the busy Cardiff road with Llandaff Cathedral.
Llandaff Rugby Club said: "Thanks for all the messages of concern about the police at the clubhouse this morning.
"The incident doesn't concern the club directly but it has affected our use of the car park while the police investigation is ongoing.
"Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause."
South Wales Police Cardiff said in a statement: "We are investigating the sudden and unexplained death of a man near Llandaff Rugby Club on Western Avenue #Cardiff at around 3am this morning.
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"A police cordon is in place and enquiries are ongoing."