Appeal for information after body is discovered on the M5

Police are appealing for information after the body of a man was discovered on the M5 this morning (Saturday 2 November).

Officers were called shortly after 6.05am with a report that a body had been found on the northbound carriageway near to junction 9 for Tewkesbury.

It is believed that a man in his 30s fell from an over bridge onto the carriageway below. He was pronounced dead at the scene and his death is deemed to be non-suspicious.

The man's next of kin are aware and being supported by specially trained officers.

Officers are asking anyone who was travelling along the M5 at around 6am and has any information or footage they feel is relevant to make contact.

Information can be submitted online by completing the following form and quoting incident 69 of 2 November: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/

Road closures remain in place and details on diversions and when the road reopens can be found by visiting:  https://nationalhighways.co.uk/travel-updates/travel-alerts/m5-gloucestershire-both-directions-incident-road-closed-between-j9-and-j8/