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Parkrun cancelled after runner finds dead body in recreation ground near Cheltenham Racecourse

A PARKRUN has been cancelled at the last minute after a dead body was discovered on the grounds, close to Cheltenham Racecourse.

The running event in Pittville Park, Cheltenham, was called off after a jogger made the tragic discovery this morning, shortly before 9am.

Police were called and a cordon was put in place in the surrounding area.

A spokesperson for Gloucestershire Constabulary said: “A scene guard is in place at Pittville Park in Cheltenham this morning (Saturday 12 July) following a sudden death.

“We were called at 8.50am with a report that a body had been discovered by a member of the public.

“The death is being treated as unexplained but non-suspicious at this time.”

Parkrun organisers made a post on Facebook this morning that confirmed the cancellation of the event – which was due to begin at 9am.

It read: “Due to unforeseen circumstances in the park we had to cancel Cheltenham parkrun this morning.

“If you have been affected by this and you would like support please email Cheltenham@parkrun.com”.

Pittville Park lies less than a mile south of the iconic Cheltenham Racecourse.

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Pittville Pump Room in Cheltenham, England.
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