A body has been found near the Wimbledon tennis courts, just over half a mile from the championship site.

The man was discovered at 9.25am in Southfields, South London.

The Metropolitan Police received a call about the incident and have since established a forensic scene at Chobham Gardens, SW19.

The death is currently being treated as unexpected and unexplained.

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: "Officers were called at 9.25am on Monday, July 10 to Chobham Gardens, SW19.

"The body of a man was reported to have been found at the location.

"Officers have attended and a forensic scene is in place.

"The death is being treated as unexpected and unexplained."