A man has been found dead inside a block of flats in Dereham.

Police have confirmed a body was found on Tuesday, January 1, at Aldiss Court, just off the High Street.

Officers were called to the scene shortly after 9.30am following reports the body of a man had been found inside a block of flats.

One eyewitness, a 44-year-old woman from Dereham who asked not to be named, said: 'I just saw all the police cars down street when I went into town.'

A spokesperson for Norfolk Police said: 'The death is not believed to be suspicious.'

A file will be prepared for the coroner.

A fire engine from Dereham assisted police at the scene.

A spokesperson for Norfolk Fire and Rescue said: 'One appliance from Dereham assisted police.'

The fire service were called at 11.25am and had left the scene by 12.14pm.