A CEMETERY in Newport is closed following the discovery of a body.
St Woolos Cemetery was closed after a body was found there this morning.
A spokeswoman for Gwent Police said: "We received a report of a body of a man found in St Woolos Cemetery, Newport, this morning at around 8.10am.
"The body has been identified as that of a 28-year-old man from Newport.
"His death is not being treated as suspicious.
"Next of kin and HM Coroner have been informed."
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Newport City Council shared news of the closure on social media and said: "We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and will update this information when possible. Thank you."
A spokeswoman for Newport City Council added that it's not expected to reopen today.
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