A WOMAN’S body has been discovered in South Gloucestershire.

Police have launched an investigation the death of the woman after the body was discovered in Patchway on Sunday morning.

A spokesman for Avon and Somerset Constabulary said the death was currently being treated as unexplained after the discovery at a property in Rodway Road.

He added: "We were called at about 1pm and are treating the death as unexplained.

"The property has been cordoned off pending an examination by crime scene investigators.

"Our inquiries are continuing.

"Anyone with any information is asked to call 101 and quote reference 5216117655."

A post-mortem examination is expected to be carried out later this week.