Emma KnightsPolice are investigating the sudden death of a man at the side of a road in Little Cressingham.Officers were called to reports of a man in his 60s on a verge in Fairstead Lane at about 3.Emma Knights

Police are investigating the sudden death of a man at the side of a road in Little Cressingham.

Officers were called to reports of a man in his 60s on a verge in Fairstead Lane at about 3.45pm today.

An ambulance crew also attended but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said it was unclear how the man ended up by the verge. A blue Cross Nomad mountain bike believed to belong to the man was found nearby.

Police are trying to establish the man's identity. He is described as white, clean shaven and about five foot seven inches tall.

He was wearing black Adidas track suit bottoms, a black fleece and a blue waterproof coat.

Anyone with information should call PC Mark Hagon on 0845 4564567 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.