Man dies after suffering 'medical episode' at Whitehaven shop

Man in his 70s dies following 'medical episode' in Whitehaven <i>(Image: Cumbria Police)</i>
Man in his 70s dies following 'medical episode' in Whitehaven (Image: Cumbria Police)
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A MAN in his 70s has died following a 'medical episode' at a shop in West Cumbria.

Police were called at 10.06am today, Thursday, August 27, to reports that a man was suffering from a medical episode at a business on Preston Street, Whitehaven.

Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, who administered CPR, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

There are no suspicious circumstances.  

North West Air Ambulance attended the incident.

Two ambulances were also sent to the scene.

Cumbria Police added that a file will be prepared for the coroner.

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