A man has died following an incident on the Tamar Bridge
Police were called to the scene amid concerns for a person's welfare
A man has died following an incident on the Tamar Bridge.
Police were called to the area on Tuesday night (26th July) amid concerns for a person's welfare.
Officers have confirmed that a man in his 40s was found in the water following a short search and sadly died at the scene.
His family have been told and the death is not being treated as suspicious.
A spokesperson for Devon & Cornwall Police said: "Following reports of concern for the welfare of a man near the Tamar Bridge last night, MOD located a male in the water following a short search.
"A man in his 40s was confirmed deceased at the scene. His next of kin have been informed.
"The death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner."