Body of man found near A27 slip road in Patcham, Brighton

 <i>(Image: Sussex News and Pictures)</i>
(Image: Sussex News and Pictures)
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The body of a man was found near a slip road, police have confirmed.

On August 26, emergency services closed the slip road between the A23 southbound and A27 westbound.

A statement shared on social media from Sussex Police asked motorists to avoid the area and find alternative routes as officers worked.

Sussex Police have since confirmed the body of a man was found and that they are still trying to identify him.

A spokesman for the force said: "The body of a man was found near the slip road between the A23 and A27 westbound at Patcham, on Wednesday August 26.

"Enquiries are ongoing to identify him and locate his next of kin.

"His death is not being treated as suspicious at this time."

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