THE body of man in his 70s was found by Isle of Wight police at a property in Ryde yesterday.

A police spokesperson confirmed: "Officers attended an address in Ryde High Street following a call at 2.40pm on Wednesday (March 25).

"The body of a man in his 70s was found inside the address. His next of kin are aware.

"The death is not being treated as suspicious and a file is being prepared for the Coroner."