Man found dead near farm as police launch probe

Police have launched an investigation after the body of a man was found near a farm in Dumfries and Galloway.

Officers found the 24-year-old after receiving a report of concern near farmland close to the village of Eaglesfield at 7.55am on Friday.

They say the death is being treated as “unexplained” but “not believed to be suspicious”.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 7.55am on Friday, 1 May, 2026, we received a report of concern for a man in the area of Blackcleugh, Eaglesfield.

“Emergency services attended, and the man, aged 24, was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin are aware.

“The death is being treated as unexplained but is not believed to be suspicious. A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal in due course.”

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