Police found the body on Saturday
Investigation after body found in Beckton
Kay Atwal, Chief Reporter
Monday, August 20, 2012
3:41 PM
Police have launched an investigation after discovering a body in grounds near Beckton Showcase Cinema.
Officers were called at 3.20pm on Saturday to a report of a body of a man in a field in Beckton near to the cinema and the A13.
A post-mortem examination was carried out on Monday to establish the cause of death, which is being treated as unexplained.
Detectives are continuing their enquiries.
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