THE body of a man aged in his 20s has been discovered in woodland on the Isle of Wight.

Police were called to St Johns Park, in Ryde, at 9.12am today (Tuesday).

The entrance to the woodland, off West Hill Road, was cordoned off by police this morning. 

Officers have attended and the man's family has been informed.

His death is not being treated as suspicious.

A file is being prepared for the Isle of Wight coroner.