A MAN'S body has been found hanging in woods by railway workers.

Cleveland Police were alerted on Monday to an area of woodland to the rear of Boulby Drive, Loftus, east Cleveland.

Officers are appealing for help to identify the body of the man, who was believed to have been aged about 40.

He was 5ft 7in, slim, with short greying hair. He was unshaven and wearing blue jeans, black shoes and a blue jumper. He was also wearing a beige baseball cap with the England football motif.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Redcar police station, on (01642) 302626.