Man pronounced dead after falling from building in St Austell

Police enquiries are underway

Author: Grace O'HarePublished 6th May 2026

A man has died after falling from a building on Tregonissey Road in St Austell yesterday.

Devon & Cornwall Police were alerted to the incident at approximately 9.20am.

Emergency services attended the scene where the man was pronounced deceased.

His next of kin have been informed.

A cordon was initially set up but has since been lifted.

Police have stated that the incident is not being treated as suspicious and enquiries are being conducted on behalf of the coroner.

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