Key witness sought in death investigation

Police investigating the death of a man in Shrewsbury are appealing for a key witness to get in contact.

Around 4.30pm yesterday (Thursday 21 September) emergency services were called to Pensfold, near to Pensfold shopping centre after a man was found unresponsive. A 43-year-old man was taken to hospital by paramedics, however, he sadly died.

His death is being treated as unexplained.

Officers are keen to speak to a member of the public who raised concern to another passer-by who had first aid experience.

Detective Inspector Richard Davies said: “We believe the member of the public who raised concern to the passer-by could be a key witness in our enquiries to establish what happened and the events leading up the man’s death. I would like to offer my assurances that we are treating this member of public as a key witness, and do not believe they were involved in his death.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Reactive CID team by calling 101 extension 7702257 or by emailing [email protected] quoting incident number 00289_I_ 21092023.’

Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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