The body of a man was found this morning in the Broughton area, police have confirmed.

Police were called to the scene just after 8am today, Thursday, January 5, by the Welsh Ambulance Service.

A South Flintshire Police spokesman said: "Shortly after 8am today, we received a call from WAST (Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust) to a report of a body in the area of Broughton Hall Road, Broughton.

"Sadly, a 41-year-old man was pronounced deceased at the scene.

"The death is not being treated as suspicious and the man’s family has been informed."