Body Found In Tent In Middletown

MIDDLETOWN, PA — Authorities in Middletown are investigating after the body of a man was found inside a tent near Neshaminy Creek on Wednesday.

Township police spokesman Lt. Stephen Forman said there did not appear to be obvious signs of foul play, but that police continue to investigate.

According to Forman, police were contacted at about 3:40 p.m. by a resident who stumbled upon the tent, which was in a wooded area off of Exeter Court in the Sturbridge development.

Forman said police discovered a "strong stench" coming from the tent and that the body was badly decomposed. He said police believe the man may have been homeless and staying in the tent.

Friday morning, the Bucks County Coroner's office had identified the body as male, but was awaiting results of dental records, to identify the person, and a toxicology report.