Police issue update after body found on M4

Avon and Somerset have issued an update after a body was found on the M4 near Bristol at the weekend.

It's thought a man in his 40s fell from a height at around 6.40pm and was subsequently struck by vehicles travelling between junctions 20 and 21.

Police say the death is being treated as non-suspicious.

In a statement, Avon and Somerset Police said: "We are grateful to members of the public who have come forward with information following the death of a man on the M4 motorway on Saturday.

"We understand from witnesses a man in his 40s fell from a height at around 6.40pm and was subsequently struck by vehicles travelling between junctions 20 (Almondsbury) and 21 (Awkley).

"The death is being treated as non-suspicious and his next of kin are being offered support during this difficult time. Our thoughts any sympathies remain with them.

"A mandatory referral has been made to the Independent Office of Police Conduct (IOPC) following previous police contact.

"We would ask people not to speculate during this time and to respect the family’s privacy."

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