Police are investigating after the body of a man was discovered on the grounds of an infant school in Leicestershire.
Police Response and Scene Details
Leicestershire Police were called to Barwell Infant School on Townend Road in Barwell at 7.30am on November 27, 2025. Emergency services, including forensic teams, attended the scene. Images from the location showed police and forensic vans inside the school's playground.
Officers remained at the site throughout the morning as an investigation was launched. A spokesperson for Leicestershire Police confirmed that a report was received stating the body of a man had been found, and the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Community Reaction and Official Statements
Authorities have moved to reassure the local community, confirming that the incident is not being treated as suspicious. A file is now being prepared for the coroner. The identification of the deceased will be a matter for HM Coroner.
One local resident, who lives on the street, described the area as typically quiet. "I opened my curtains at the usual time and saw police cars and an ambulance," they told Leicestershire Live.
School Operations and Investigation
It is understood that children were not on the school grounds at the time the body was discovered. The school day had not yet begun when police were alerted. The discovery has sent shockwaves through the community, though the police's confirmation that the death is non-suspicious has provided some context to the tragic event.
The investigation is ongoing, with officers working to establish the full circumstances leading to the man's death.
