Police investigate 'unexplained death' of man in Milton Keynes

He was pronounced dead in hospital.

Author: Henry WinterPublished 11th Jul 2022

Police say the death of a man in Milton Keynes is currently being treated as unexplained - as investigations continue.

Thames Valley Police was called by a member of public at just before 1am today (11/7) stating that there was an unresponsive man on the pavement in Towan Avenue near to the roundabout with Polruan Place in Fishermead.

It was reported that the unresponsive man was then assisted by members of the public who took him in a vehicle to hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.

Investigating officer Detective Inspector James Horseman said: “I am appealing to anyone who has footage or may have witnessed anything in Towan Avenue between about 12.45am and 1.15am today.

“If you saw anything, have footage or information, please contact the force online or call 101, quoting investigation reference number 43220304480.

“We are keeping an open mind as to how the man, aged 35, became unresponsive, however there will be a post mortem in due course.

“The man’s next of kin has been informed of his death. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this extremely difficult time.

“I appreciate this incident will shock the community, but I want to reassure residents that a thorough investigation is ongoing, including obtaining and reviewing CCTV, conducting house to house enquiries and taking statements from witnesses.

“There is a scenewatch in place in Towan Avenue, but there are no road closures in place.”

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