Man dies following incident at Co-op store in Torpoint
Police were called at 4.45pm on Wednesday 6 August.
Last updated 11th Aug 2025
A 52-year-old man has died in hospital following an incident in Torpoint on Wednesday 6 August.
Police were called at 4.45pm following reports of a disturbance at Co-op Food in Fore Street.
During the incident the man was restrained by another customer but became unresponsive a short time later.
The man, from Torpoint, was treated by paramedics and taken to Derriford Hospital.
Sadly, he died in hospital on Saturday 9 August.
A man in his 40s from the Millbrook area, was arrested on suspicion of assault and bailed until 1 November pending further enquiries.
Police are continuing their enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is asked to contact police online or by telephone on 101.