POLICE have cordoned off an area in Basingstoke after a person died suddenly.

Hampshire Constabulary confirmed that they are still at the scene at Sarum Hill, near the Top of the Town, after the death was reported to them at 9.23am this morning.

An ambulance was also called to the scene.

Police said they are not treating the death as suspicious.

They are unable to provide further details because family have not yet been informed.