Ecclesall Woods murder - everything we know as police in Sheffield quiz suspects and guard cordon
“We are continuing to work relentlessly to piece together the events leading up to this man's death”
South Yorkshire Police have launched a murder investigation after a body was found in Sheffield woods - here’s everything we know.
Police were called to Ecclesall Woods, near Whirlowdale Road, shortly before 7pm on Wednesday, September 2.
It followed a report from the ambulance service that the body of a man had been found.
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At that point the death was treated as unexplained.
The entrance to the woods on Whirlowdale Road was seen to be cordoned off with blue and white tape.
On Thursday, September 3, police arrested a woman, aged 34, and a man, 36, in Manchester on suspicion of murder.
He has not yet been formally identified and police continue to appeal for information.
The man and woman remain in custody.
Det Chf Insp Andy Knowles said: "Our investigation into this incident is in its early stages and we are continuing to work relentlessly to piece together the events leading up to this man's death.
"If you have any information which could help us please contact us immediately."
The woods remain sealed off and under police guard this afternoon.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward as detectives piece the case together.