A MAN was found dead in a Mansfield street last night.

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of the man after his body was found in Sutton Road in the Stockwell Gate area at around 10.15pm.

The identity of the man is not yet known.

The death is being treated as suspicious pending the results of a post mortem examination due to be carried out later today.

Anyone with any information should contact the police incident room in Mansfield on 01623 483 953 or Notts Police on 0115 9670999.