Boy dies in St Austell

Police say they're not treating the death as suspicious

Author: Simon McleanPublished 15th Jan 2025

Police say they're currently treating the death of a boy in St Austell as non-suspicious.

Officers were contacted by the ambulance service at 7.55am on Wednesday 15 January, following concern for the welfare of a child in St Austell.

The boy was found unresponsive at an address in Thornpark Road.

Despite the best efforts of emergency services, the boy was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Officers are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.

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