A man has died following an incident on the Tamar Bridge

Police were called to the scene amid concerns for a person's welfare

Author: Sarah YeomanPublished 27th Jul 2022

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."

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