The Guardia Civil has taken charge of the investigation into the discovery of a body in an advanced state of decomposition in a wooded area of Alcudia.
According to sources close to the investigation, local police officers in the municipality received a tip-off about the discovery of the body shortly after 11:00 on Thursday.
Now the Guardia Civil has taken charge of the investigation to clarify the circumstances of the discovery.
Initial investigations suggest that the body may be that of a homeless man who had been reported missing in Inca.
However, the body found in Alcudia, which was found in a wheelchair, lacked documentation.
The police are asking anyone with any information to come forward.