Police name man found dead at Cumbria tourist attraction
Last updated at 14:37, Sunday, 24 June 2012
POLICE have identified a man who was found dead by a member of the public at a popular Lake District tourism attraction.
The body of 34-year-old Philip Andrew Jenkinson, of Loweswater, was discovered at Honister Slate Mine, Keswick, around 2pm on Friday.
Police required the help of Keswick Mountain Rescue Team to recover the body.
A police spokesman said there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death and the coroner has been informed.
First published at 14:33, Sunday, 24 June 2012
Published by http://www.nwemail.co.uk
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