A MAN has sadly died after becoming 'seriously unwell' while out for a meal in Yarm.

Emergency services were called to the town just before 8.10pm last night (Saturday April 30).

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Sadly a man in his 40s was pronounced dead a short time later.

A spokeswoman for Cleveland Police said: "Police were contacted by ambulance service colleagues just before 8.10pm last night while they were treating a man who had become seriously unwell while out for a meal in Yarm.

"Officers attended and very sadly the man - who was in his 40s - was pronounced deceased shortly afterwards.

"A file will be prepared for the Coroner.

"All our thoughts are with the man’s family and friends at this difficult time."

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