Police treating Camborne incident as not suspicious
Officers were called with concern for the welfare of a man in his 30s yesterday morning (April 12) - he died at the scene
Last updated 13th Apr 2023
Devon and Cornwall Police are treating the incident which shut multiple roads in Camborne as not suspicious.
Yesterday (12 April), South Terrace was closed in both directions as investigations were carried out, as are all roads leading to the double roundabout - including Basset Street, Cross Street and Trevu Road.
Cornwall by Kernow and GoCornwall bus services were also affected as a result of the police investigations.
At the time of the incident, a spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Police were called around 4.50am today, 12 April, following concern for the welfare of a man in Basset Street, Camborne.
"The ambulance and fire services are also in attendance.
"A number of road closures and a police cordon remains in place at this time."
Update at 12.00pm on Wednesday
Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Police were called around 4.50am today, 12 April, following concern for the welfare of a man in Basset Street, Camborne.
"The man in his 30s was pronounced deceased at the scene. The death is currently being treated as unexplained.
"Ambulance and fire services are also in attendance.
"A number of road closures and a scene guard remain in place at this time."
Update at 14.00 on Thursday
Devon and Cornwall Police said: "The death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for HM Coroner.
"The man was in his 30s and from Redruth.
"South Terrace, Trevu Road, and Wesley Street reopened to traffic at 1.50pm yesterday, 12 April.
"Cross Street and Basset Street were also reopened by 5.30pm."