Man dies in Bury St Edmunds industrial incident

The Health & Safety Executive are working with police

Author: Sharon PlummerPublished 2nd Apr 2021
Last updated 3rd Apr 2021

Police can confirm that a man has died at an incident in Bury St Edmunds.

Officers were called to Rougham Tower Avenue in the town just before 3pm on Thursday (1 April) along with the fire and rescue service, ambulance service and a team from the Suffolk Accident Rescue Service. The Health and Safety Executive has also been informed.

A male, aged in his 30s, died in the incident at the scene yesterday. Next of kin have been informed.

The man's death is being treated as unexplained at this stage. Officers from Suffolk police are currently working with colleagues from the Health and Safety Executive to establish the circumstances leading up to the man's death. The coroner has been notified.

Enquiries remain on going and a police cordon remains in place whilst the investigation continues.

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