Man dies after 'medical incident' at UEA gym
The death is being treated as unexplained
Last updated 17th Oct 2024
Police say a man has died at a gym at the University of East Anglia.
Emergency services were called to the Sportspark gym in Norwich shortly after 7pm on Wednesday, following reports of a medical incident involving a man who had been using gym equipment.
The man, in his 20s, was treated by paramedics at the scene, but officers confirmed he died there.
"The area was evacuated while emergency services provided medical treatment," Norfolk Police said in a statement.
"A police cordon is in place and the gym will remain closed while enquiries are carried out to establish the circumstances surrounding the death, which is being treated as unexplained."
In a statement, the Sportspark said: "We are providing support to staff and Sportspark... will remain closed tomorrow."
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