A man has been found dead on the land near the M4 motorway on Friday morning (March 11).

Thames Valley Police were called to reports of a body found close to Langley near Junction 4B.

Officers rushed out to the scene, where the man was sadly pronounced dead.

Various lanes of the M4 motorway have been closed off since 4.20am on Friday, March 11, while officers carry out their investigations.

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One lane is closed on the slip road at junction 4b and another lane is closed on the M4 from junction 4b westbound. The slip road exit on the M25 to the M4 is also closed.

Thames Valley Police said 'he has not been formally identified.'

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They said: "His death is currently being treated as unexplained and a thorough investigation to establish the full circumstances is ongoing. This may take several days.

We would like to thank people for their patience and understanding whilst we carry out this work."