Man dies in Dorchester, with chemical substances found

Police were called to West Walks on Wednesday evening (5th June)

Author: Faye TryhornPublished 7th Jun 2024

Police are investigating the death of a man in Dorchester after suspected chemical substances were found.

Officers were called to an address in West Walks at around 6.00pmon Wednesday evening (5th June).

A man in his 20's from Dorchester was pronounced dead at the scene.

His family's been told and HM Coroner has been notified.

The death is being investigated by police, but it's not believed to be suspicious at this stage.

Police say firefighters also attended due to the suspected chemicals at the scene.

We're told initial assessments show there's no wider risk to the public.

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