Witnesses plea after man dies

A man has died after collapsing in Scarborough’s Peasholm Park.

North Yorkshire Police were called to a wooded area of the park, off Manor Road, at 8.53pm last Wednesday (October 26).

The man was found collapsedbymembersofthepublic who gave him CPR before being taken to hospital by ambulance where he later died.

The man, aged in his mid30s, lived locally. His family are being supported by specialist officers.

North Yorkshire Police said there do not appear to be any suspicious circumstances. However, the death is being treated as unexplained.

A report is being compiled for the coroner as the investigation continues.

Officers are now urging witnesses and anyone with information to come forward.

Those with information should call 101, select option one, and speak with the Force Control Room.

Quote police reference number 12220190826 when providing details.