Man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following Axminster incident
A man was taken to hospital and later died
Devon and Cornwall Police are investigating following a police incident in Axminster.
Officers were called to assist Avon and Somerset Police with enquiries being carried out at around 10.30am yesterday (Tuesday 19 July).
It was reported to them that the occupants of a car had left the scene in Lyme Road.
A short time later, a call was received from a member of the public regarding a further incident nearby.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found a man unconscious and they immediately administered emergency treatment.
The man was taken to hospital in a critical condition and was later pronounced dead. His next-of-kin have been informed.
Devon and Cornwall Police is conducting an investigation into the circumstances and a number of scene cordons remain in place at this time.
Lyme Road was closed in both directions for several hours due to the incident.
A man in his 30s from the Axminster area was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm. He was yesterday evening further arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and remains in police custody at this time.
Anyone who has information that could help police with their enquiries is asked to email 101@dc.police.uk or call 101 quoting log number 342 of 19/07/21.
Due to prior involvement with its officers, Avon and Somerset Police has informed the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) and a mandatory referral will be made in due course.