A TEENAGER has been found dead at a property in a Clay Country village.

Devon and Cornwall Police believe there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of the 15-year-old boy in Penwithick.

A spokesperson said: “Police were called at around 10.55am on Monday, August 12, following reports of a body located at a property in Penwithick, near St Austell.

“A cordon and a scene guard were put in place. The death is not believed to be suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.

“The family of a 15-year-old boy from St Austell has been informed of the discovery.”