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Owen Evans

Student, 26, dies at Bangor University halls of residence

A 26-year-old student has died at a Bangor University halls of residence.

North Wales Police said officers and paramedics were called to a student's room on Sunday, October 25 and a 26-year-old man was pronounced dead.

Police said his death is not being treated as suspicious.

A spokesman told NorthWalesLive: "Shortly after 10pm on Sunday 25th of October, North Wales Police were requested by the ambulance service to attend at a student’s room at a Bangor University halls of residence.

"Regrettably, despite the best efforts of friends and paramedics, a 26-year-old male student was pronounced dead at the location.

"Our thoughts are with the student's family and friends following this tragic death of a young student, and we request that their privacy is respected.

"The death is not being treated as suspicious and the coroner for North West Wales, Mr Dewi Pritchard Jones has been informed."

A Bangor University spokesperson said: "Our thoughts are with the student’s family and friends at this very sad time.

"Student well-being is a university priority and we are offering support to others in halls and at the university who knew the student.”

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