12/08/2014

Police Say Bristol Recycling Plant Body Find 'Not Suspicious'

Police investigating the discovery of a body at a Bristol recycling plant have said the case is not being treated as suspicious.

The body of 34-year-old Matthew Symonds was found at a Biffa depot in Avonmouth on 1st August.

Police say that a file is being prepared for the coroner which will include a post-mortem examination's findings.

Police say that while further tests will be carried out the investigation is no longer criminal.

(MH/CD)

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