POLICE have confirmed the discovery of a man's body at a property in Southampton.

They say the man was discovered in a property in Paynes Road, Freemantle, around 6am on Friday morning.

Officers say the death is being treated as unexplained, but not suspicious.

A spokesperson for Hampshire Police said: "We attended a property in Paynes Road between 6am and 6.30am on Friday following the discovery of a man’s body.

"The death is being treated as unexplained, but not suspicious.

"A file is being prepared for the coroner."