The police were called after concerns were raised for the welfare of a man in Wigton.

Just before 10 am the police were called to Skye Road, where they discovered the body of a man.

He has not yet been named but is believed to be in his 60s.

Cumbria Police are not treating the death as suspicious.

A spokesman said: " Police were called about concerns for the safety of the occupant of an address in Syke Road in Wigton at around 9.50am.

" We’re not treating the death as suspicious at this time and are preparing a file for the coroner."