Neighbours heartbroken after missing young man found dead in home |
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."