Parkrun cancelled as mark of respect after death

Google A corner entrance to the park in North Walsham, featuring two sections of curved red brick wall either side of a black wrought iron gate. Beyond the gate, a concrete path goes off into the distance, lined by tall trees with lawns either side.Google
A section of Memorial Park was cordoned off until 14:00 GMT on Thursday

A Parkrun event has been cancelled as a mark of respect after a girl's body was found.

Emergency services were called to North Walsham Memorial Park, in Norfolk, just after 07:00 GMT on Thursday.

Police said a girl in her late teens was confirmed dead at the scene. Her death is not believed to be suspicious and her next-of-kin have been informed.

North Walsham Parkrun said its meet-up at Memorial Park would not go ahead as planned on Saturday.

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