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Surrey Police referred to watchdog after man's 'unexplained' death in Guildford

Surrey Police are investigating the death of an unidentified man aged 20-50 found outside a Guildford home; Hazel Avenue remains closed as inquiries continue.

  • On Friday, a member of the public found a man's body on Hazel Avenue in the Bellfields area of Guildford just after 7.15am, prompting Surrey Police to respond.
  • Surrey Police has referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct after officers who had prior contact with the man before his death, the force said.
  • Surrey Police said the man's next of kin have been informed and confirmed, 'We are preparing a case to pass to the coroner,' adding there is no wider risk to the public.
  • Investigators say the probe remains in its early stages, with officers believing the man is thought to be in his 30s and local residents expressing concern on social media.
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Get Surrey broke the news in Surrey, United Kingdom on Friday, January 9, 2026.
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