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Shaun Keenan

HSE investigate sudden death of man on farm in Co Derry

An investigation has been launched following the death of a man on a farm in Derry.

Emergency services were alerted before 5pm on Monday, June 8, to the man's death on a farm in the Coshquin area.

The Health and Safety Executive said they have been made aware were of the man's death and are making further enquiries.

No further details are available at this stage.

A PSNI spokesman said officers had been alerted to the man's death and are not treating it as suspicious.

A spokesperson for HSENI said: “HSENI is aware of the incident on a farm on the Coshquin Road, Londonderry this afternoon, and is making enquires.

"Our thoughts are with the deceased’s family at this tragic time."

Sinn Féin MLA Martina Anderson said the local community was shocked and saddened by the death.

The Foyle MLA said: “The local community were shocked and saddened to learn of the death of a man on a farm at Coshquin on the outskirts of Derry. 

“An investigation into the cause of the man’s death is now underway. 

“My thoughts are with the family, friends and loved ones of the man who lost his life at this sad and difficult time.”

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