An area has been cordoned off and meticulously examined by a forensic team in white hazmat suits as authorities initiate a probe into the mysterious death of a man. Cleveland Police has confirmed that no individuals have been arrested following the unsettling discovery at Town Farm Allotments, situated off Cargo Fleet Lane in Middlesbrough on Tuesday, September 9. The allotment site is currently inaccessible to the public; however, owners of the allotments have been escorted onto the premises individually to attend to their animals. Witnesses observed law enforcement officers conducting searches in two distinct sections of the allotment, with continuous activity throughout the night. A spokesperson for Cleveland Police stated on Tuesday that officers are present at Town Farm Allotments in the Cargo Fleet Lane vicinity following the discovery of a man’s body earlier in the day. Investigations are in the preliminary stages, and the cause of the man’s death is presently categorized as unexplained.
The spokesperson further mentioned, “Authorities are carrying out inquiries in the vicinity, and we urge anyone with pertinent information to come forward. Information can be shared with Cleveland Police through the 101 number (quoting ref 172626) or anonymously via the independent charity www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.”
A significant police presence is concentrated around two specific allotment structures. A witness informed Teesside Live that officers were active throughout the night, with a noticeable presence of crime scene investigators. Another witness reported that two allotments were sealed off by the police. “The police have cordoned off two allotments within the entire site, and they are standing guard with the areas taped off,” the witness stated. “One allotment is where the body was discovered, and the other is where a distress call originated.”
An individual recounted being escorted by the police to access the allotment solely for feeding their animals. “I spend three hours daily here attending to my livestock, and I was accompanied by an officer who instructed me to only feed the animals. There was no time to clean the enclosures, just to provide food. These animals are essential for my livelihood,” the witness expressed.