A CEMETERY in Newport is closed following the discovery of a body.

St Woolos Cemetery was closed after a body was found there this morning.

A spokeswoman for Gwent Police said: "We received a report of a body of a man found in St Woolos Cemetery, Newport, this morning at around 8.10am.

"The body has been identified as that of a 28-year-old man from Newport. 

"His death is not being treated as suspicious.

"Next of kin and HM Coroner have been informed."

IN OTHER NEWS:

Newport City Council shared news of the closure on social media and said: "We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and will update this information when possible. Thank you."

A spokeswoman for Newport City Council added that it's not expected to reopen today.