Police name man discovered between two schools

Annan Academy was closed after the man's body was found

POLICE have named a man whose body was discovered between two schools.

Dean Lupton, 28, from Annan, was found between neighbouring Annan Academy and Hecklegirth Primary in the Dumfries and Galloway town yesterday morning.

The discovery was made by a member of the public at around 5.45am.

The schools were shut for the day following the discovery and were scheduled to reopen today.

Police said there do not appear to be any suspicious circumstances.

A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.