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BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Man dies after being pulled out of river in Leicester
A man has died in hospital after he was pulled out of the River Soar in Police said they were called to reports of the man in the water near Castle Gardens at about 09:15 BST on force said the man died in hospital on are describing his death as unexplained and have appealed for information about what happened. Det Insp Nathan Paddison, from the force's complex investigation team, said he would like to speak to anyone who was on the towpath at Castle Gardens on Monday morning.A file has been prepared for the coroner.
BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Man dies after wild swimming off the Isle of Bute
A 68-year-old man has died after wild swimming off the Isle of said they were called at about 20:10 on Thursday to a report of concern for the man, who had been swimming at Kilchattan Bay on the island, off the west coast of Scotland. The man was taken by air ambulance to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow where he was pronounced dead a short time said they are treating the death as unexplained. An inquiry has been launched to establish the full circumstances involved in the death.
The Independent
4 days ago
- The Independent
Police investigating death of Cole Cooper, 19, rule out third-party involvement
Police have said there is 'no evidence of third-party involvement' in the death of a teenager who vanished for four weeks. Cole Cooper, 19, was last seen by his family on May 2 or 3, and was reported missing by them on May 9. He was seen on CCTV on Sunday May 4 in Longcroft, Falkirk, at around 6am, and was also reported to have been seen by a witness on May 7, asking for a lift. On June 6, his body was found in a wooded area of Banknock, Falkirk, with police treating his death as 'unexplained'. His mother, Wendy Stewart, 42, told Sky News that she believed there was 'third-party involvement' in her son's death, and added that this may have been 'unintentionally'. She said that Mr Cooper had been 'arguing' with someone in the lead up to his disappearance. Ms Stewart said: 'Whether it be intentionally or unintentionally, I do believe there has been some involvement by a third party and the result is the death of Cole.' She said she believed there was a 'culprit' for Mr Cooper's disappearance and vowed to 'get justice'. Ms Stewart said: 'Finding the culprit and getting justice that way. Finding the person that is responsible for the death of my child.' Detective Chief Inspector Bob Williamson said: 'We are carrying out significant inquiries into Cole's death, however, at this time there is no evidence of any third-party involvement. 'It is vital that we establish the full circumstances leading up to Cole's death so that we can provide some answers to his family. 'The thoughts of everyone involved in this investigation are very much with his family and friends and officers will continue to offer them support and keep them informed as our inquiries progress.'
The Sun
5 days ago
- The Sun
Human remains found in burnt-out car on country lane as cops launch probe into mystery death
COPS have launched an urgent probe after human remains were found in a burnt-out car on a country lane. The discovery was made on Marishes Lane, near Malton, North Yorkshire, at about 4am this morning, said North Yorkshire Police. 1 Formal identification is yet to take place, a police spokesperson said, but a family in Ireland is being supported by officers. The death is currently being treated as unexplained but detectives are investigating possible links to a collision on the A169 Malton Road just after 11pm on Sunday. The crash, which involved a black Vauxhall Astra and an unknown vehicle, took place between the A64 interchange at Malton and Marishes Low Road. The occupants of the Astra were not injured, police said. The force added that it could take "some time" to identify the remains. Both roads were closed to allow investigators to carry out their work. They have since reopened. Anyone who may have seen either incident, or who has relevant information or dash-cam footage in the area at the time is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police. A spokesperson for the force said in a statement: "We are appealing for information after human remains were discovered in a burnt-out vehicle on Marishes Lane at around 4am on Monday 16 June. "Formal identification of the remains is yet to take place and may take some time. However, a family in Ireland is being supported by specially trained officers. "The death is being treated as unexplained, and enquiries are at an early stage to establish the full circumstances. "Detectives are also investigating a possible link to an earlier collision, which occurred at around 11.10pm on Sunday 15 June on the A169 Malton Road between the A64 interchange at Malton and Marishes Low Road. "This incident involved a black Vauxhall Astra and an unknown vehicle. The occupants of the Astra were not injured. "Both roads were closed to allow investigators to carry out their work. They have since reopened. "
The Sun
11-06-2025
- The Sun
Body found on popular UK beach as cops launch probe into death
A BODY has been discovered near a beach, with cops rushing to the scene. Police were called at 10.25am on June 1 to reports of a body found in the area. Reports came in from Parton Beach, in West Cumbria. A police spokesperson told the News and Star that the death is being treated as "unexplained but not suspicious". They added: "The case is now with the coroner."
