A man has died in hospital after he was found on fire in a Weston-super-Mare street.
On Wednesday (October 2), police officers were called to Stradling Avenue where the man involved was taken to hospital.
He later died and his family have been informed.
Avon and Somerset Constabulary has said the death is currently being treated as unexplained and added enquiries remain ongoing.
The force also confirmed the incident would be referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct because of recent contact the man had with the police.
"We were called by Avon Fire and Rescue Service at 9.28pm on Wednesday to a man on fire in Stradling Avenue, in Weston," a police spokesperson said.
"He was taken to hospital, but has since sadly died.
"The man's family have been informed and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time.
"Our enquiries into the death are continuing. It’s currently being treated as unexplained.
"Due to recent police contact with the man, we are due to refer the incident to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
"If you have any information in relation to this incident, please call 101 and reference Niche 5219228307."
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