Death of man in Peterborough referred to police conduct office

Emergency services were called to Oundle Road in Orton Northgate at 4.30pm yesterday (Thursday).

Today a Cambridgeshire police spokesman said: “Police were called at 4.30pm yesterday (30 July) to reports of concern for the welfare of a man who had become unwell and was walking into oncoming traffic in Oundle Road, Peterborough.

“Officers attended and detained the man before commencing CPR. However, despite best efforts, the man, aged in his 40s, died at the scene.

“Due to officers being in contact with the man before he died, a referral was made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct who are now investigating the circumstances.

“It would be inappropriate to comment any further at this stage.”