Man dies in Ivybridge after rescuing child from River Erme
Police were called to the town on Tuesday evening, but the man was confirmed dead
Last updated 16th Jun 2021
A man has died Ivybridge after rescuing a child from the River Erme.
Police were called to the town at around 7.10pm yesterday evening (15 June) with a report of concern for a man near Station Road.
A child had gotten into difficulty and the 30-year went into to help them.
He was declared dead at the scene and his next-of-kin are aware.
His death is not being treated as suspicious and a file is being prepared for the coroner.