Man dies following medical incident at Brighton address

Buckingham Road in Brighton, where the incident occurred <i>(Image: NQ)</i>
Buckingham Road in Brighton, where the incident occurred (Image: NQ)
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A man has died after a medical incident at a residential address in Brighton.

Emergency services were called to Buckingham Road at around 8pm on Thursday, August 13, following reports of a medical emergency.

Despite receiving treatment from paramedics, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Sussex Police said the man's next of kin have been informed.

Officers are now investigating to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident, although the death is not currently being treated as suspicious.

Buckingham Road in Brighton, where the incident occurred (Image: NQ)

A spokesman for Sussex Police said: "Emergency services were called to an address in Buckingham Road, Brighton, on Thursday, August 13, at around 8pm in response to a medical incident.

"Sadly, despite medical treatment, a man was later confirmed deceased at the scene.

"His next of kin have been informed.

"Officers are investigating to establish the full circumstances of the incident, but the incident is not believed to be suspicious at this time.

"Police will prepare a report for HM Coroner."

An inquest is expected to be opened in due course.

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