North Wales Police has launched an investigation after the body of an 'unidentified male' has been found near a Flintshire road.

A spokesman for the force confirmed the body was found on the evening of January 24 on the coastal side of the A548 between Gronant and Prestatyn.

The incident is currently being treated as an unexplained death.

Officers are appealing for any motorists, of commercial or private vehicles, with dashcam footage of this area taken within the last ten days to contact 101 quoting incident number Y010830

The Leader previously reported that the road closure was put in place around 4.30pm on Friday night and has been in place since.

Eye witnesses say the road is still closed and motorists are being urged to take an alternative route.