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# Man in his 30s found dead in Plymouth woodland
- URL: https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/man-in-his-30s-found-dead-in-plymouth-woodland/
- Published: 2026-08-19T11:40:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-08-19T11:49:47.000Z
- Author: Seamus McCoy
- Tags: Weston Mill, News, #editors-picks

A man in his 30s was sadly found dead in Plymouth woodland yesterday afternoon (18 August).

Police were called to woodland in Mowhay Road at around 1.20pm after concern was raised for his welfare. 

The [South Western Ambulance Service](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/tag/south-western-ambulance-service/) also attended the scene and the man was sadly confirmed deceased. 

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/74/83/7483ab0e-4e89-48b0-a2a9-d29bc2bbbe08/content/images/2026/08/PXL_20230609_175315503-1.jpg)

****Emergency services on Mowhay Road.** (Image: File Image)

His death is not currently being treated as suspicious and police are conducting enquiries to establish the circumstances surrounding his death. 

A spokesperson for [Devon and Cornwall Police](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/tag/devon-and-cornwall-police/) added:

“His death is not currently being treated as suspicious. Officers are conducting enquiries to establish the circumstances surrounding the man’s death.”

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