A DEAD body found in a burnt out car today is not being treated as suspicious, police claim.

A POPULAR wildlife park in Suffolk has been sealed off after a dead body was found in a burnt out car this morning.

Forensic teams are carrying out investigations at Lackford Lakes, near Bury St Edmunds after a staff member made the grisly discovery at about 8.30am.

He reported that he had found a burnt out car next to the visitor centre with a body inside the vehicle.

Police have cordoned off the main entrance to the park from the A1101 and all entrances for walkers have been sealed with police tape.

A police spokeswoman said a full investigation was taking place and the death was currently being treated as unexplained.

Anyone with information about the incident should call Bury CID on 01473 613500.