A man's body has been found at an infant school on Thursday morning.
Forensic teams are at Barwell Infant School, near Hinckley, Leicestershire, after they had reports of a body being found at around 7.30am this morning.
The discovery was made in Townend Road, the same road as the infant school.
It is understood children were not on the grounds at the time the body was found.
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Multiple officers are currently at the scene of the incident while an investigation takes place.
The man was pronounced dead by emergency services shortly after their arrival this morning.
Four police cars and two Police Community Support Officers were reportedly at the scene earlier, guarding school gates.
A man's body has been found at Barwell Infant School, near Hinckley, Leicestershire
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However, the number of officers near the school is now said to be dropping.
Police have confirmed the find is "not being treated as suspicious".
A Leicestershire Police spokesman said: "Shortly after 7.30am today a report was received stating the body of a man had been found in Townend Road, Barwell.
Forensic teams remain on site while an investigation takes place
| PA"Emergency services attended and the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
"His death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.
"Identification of the deceased is a matter for HM Coroner."
One person who lives on the street told Leicestershire Live: "It's usually a quiet road, I mean you can hear the kids at break time but not much goes on.
"I opened by curtains at the usual time and saw police cars and an ambulance."
The street has been described as "quiet and residential" by locals, but was thrown into chaos this morning after the discovery.
Residents reported not hearing the sirens, and were only made aware of police presence after looking out of their window.
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