A man was found injured on Queens Drive in Stroud early Monday morning and later died despite emergency medical intervention. Gloucestershire Police received a call at 6:50 a.m. reporting that a man was discovered injured in the road.
Emergency services, including paramedics, responded promptly, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities are currently treating the death as non-suspicious while investigations continue.
A scene guard was established to preserve the area for forensic examination. Police have informed the deceased man’s next of kin, and a file will be prepared for the coroner’s review.
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Due to prior police contact with the individual involved, Gloucestershire Police have made a mandatory referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) to ensure transparency and independent oversight.
A Gloucestershire Police spokesperson stated: “Following the sudden death on Queens Drive, we promptly responded and conducted enquiries. While we are treating this death as non-suspicious, we have referred the case to the IOPC due to previous contact with the person involved. Our thoughts are with the family during this difficult time.”