A man in his 60s has died suddenly after police responded to an urgent callout in Swindon.
Emergency services swarmed the old Co-op building in Gorse Hill, on the junction of Chapel Street and Cricklade Road, at around 7.30pm on Thursday, March 7.
At least three police cars, two ambulances, and one ambulance car were spotted on the scene during the incident.
Police have now confirmed that the reason for their attendance was the sudden death of a man.
Officers added that there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.
A spokesperson for the force said: “This relates to the sudden death of a man in his 60s.
“The death is not believed to be suspicious and a file will now be prepared on behalf of the coroner.”
Police remained on the scene for around two hours before departing.
Despite the heavy emergency service presence, traffic was able to flow through the area as normal.
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