A photographer has captured the scene in Wimbledon after a man was found dead in the road early this morning.

Police were called to Durnsford Road on Tuesday at 5.40am following a report of a body in the road.

A man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Pictures taken by Mark Westwood show a forensic tent in the road, just after Gresham Way.

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Durnsford Road has been closed in both directions between Gresham Way and Arthur Road as a result.

A diversion is in place via Penwith Road, Garratt Lane, Summerstown and Plough Lane.

Officers from the Met's Roads and Transport Policing Command are investigating alongside colleagues from the South West BCU.

Witnesses or anyone with information that may assist police should call 101, ref 1025jan21.