19-year-old man dies unexpectedly at Basingstoke hospital

Hampshire Police are investigating the unexpected death at Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital and have informed the person's family

Author: Cameron GreenPublished 2nd Jul 2025
Last updated 2nd Jul 2025

A 19-year-old man has died unexpectedly at Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Hampshire Police have confirmed.

Officers were called at 8.23am today (2 July) after concerns were raised for the man’s welfare. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The police have informed his next of kin and are providing support to the family.

A Hampshire Police spokesperson said, “His death is being treated as unexpected, and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”

A spokesperson for Hampshire Hospitals said: “We are deeply saddened by today’s incident and our thoughts are with the individual’s loved ones. 

“Every effort is being made to support staff that have been affected.”

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