Hikers in Malvern find body on trail

Police are investigating after a body was found on a hiking trail Tuesday morning.

Malvern police said hikers were walking down a trail off Cherry Lane shortly before 8 a.m. when they noticed a smell coming from the bushes.

A short time later, the hikers called police to report they had found a body.

Assistant Police Chief Jim Bailey said the Police Department does not know the cause of death. Police are awaiting a report from a medical examiner to determine the age and gender of the person.