Those living in Copenhagen Way, just off Aylsham Road, say police and forensics were on the scene after the man's friends found his body in a house of multiple occupation at the rear of the estate.

Cops were called to the road at 12.30pm on Wednesday.

When officers arrived, along with ambulance crews, a man in his 20s was found dead at the scene.

A woman who was staying at her boyfriend's home in the road but wished to remain anonymous said: "It is heartbreaking.

"His two friends came over and discovered his body, they had a key to get in.

A view of Copenhagen Way (Image: Newsquest)

"They went in and came out before phoning the emergency services.

"He was in his room for two or three days.

"He had been missing for a few days.

"It is unusual and sad because he is quite young. He was probably in his late 20's or early 30's.

"I think I had seen him around in the last year or so. He looked a little troubled and was a quiet lad.

"I was impressed with how fast the police arrived. They pulled up quietly and were here for a couple of hours."

Raj Tiban, 45, who has lived on the road for nearly 20 years said: "I am shocked to hear about it.

"This is a nice area but there are anti-social problems around the back side."

A spokeswoman for Norfolk Constabulary said: "The death is being treated as unexplained but not thought to be suspicious."

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