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Beth Cruse

Man 'suddenly' died in Bristol park this morning, police confirm

A man died suddenly in a Bristol park this morning, police have confirmed.

Avon and Somerset Police are now carrying out enquiries on behalf of the coroner following this morning's incident.

Officers were called to reports of the sudden death in a park near Mina Road, in St. Weburgh’s, at around 9am today (20 January.)

A man was found dead in the park when police arrived.

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An eyewitness at the park told ITV News West Country: “I was driving past at around 9.30am this morning when I saw forensics around the park and a body being taken away.”

A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police confirmed a man had died and enquiries on behalf of the Coroner are ongoing.

The police said in a statement: “Police were called by the ambulance service to Mina Road just after 9am on Wednesday, January 20, following the sudden death of a man.

“The circumstances are not believed to be suspicious. Enquiries will be carried out on behalf of the coroner.”

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