1 found dead in woods at Banning Park

New Castle County police are investigating after a person was found dead in wooded area of Banning Park east of Newport. (Photo: Delaware Free News)

NEWPORT, DELAWARE (2/21/2019) A person was found dead in the woods of Banning Park east of Newport, the New Castle County police said.

Officials did not release details of when the body was found or who made the discovery.

Investigators cordoned off an area of the park about 2:30 p.m. today.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 302-573-2800

Tips also may be submitted anonymously through Delaware Crime Stoppers, which offers rewards, at 800-847-3333 or www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.

New Castle County police are investigating after a person was found dead in wooded area of Banning Park east of Newport. (Photo: Delaware Free News)