Officers and paramedics from the London Ambulance Service were called to Ryecroft Road where they found the body of a man.
Police are investigating after a body was found close to Streatham woods.
Officers and paramedics from the London Ambulance Service were called to Ryecroft Road between Streatham and West Norwood shortly after 4pm on Sunday afternoon.
They discovered a man, who is yet to be formally identified, at the scene and he was confirmed dead.
His next of kin have been informed.
The death is being treated as unexplained.
Anyone with information should call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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