A man has died after a large emergency services response was spotted in Middlesbrough early this morning (Tuesday, March 21).
Police are now investigating the death of a man after concerns were raised about a man found lying in the street on Oatfields Court, in Eston, Middlesbrough.
Reportedly, a passerby found the man and called emergency services whilst trying to administer CPR.
Police and the ambulance service were both called at 6.20 am this morning, but sadly the man died shortly after.
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Two ambulances and at least two police vehicles responded to the scene.
In a statement, Cleveland Police said: "Police are investigating the death of a man after concerns were raised for a man found in the street on Oatfields Court, Middlesbrough, around 6.20 am this morning, Tuesday, March 21.
"Sadly, the man died a short time later. His family have been informed and our thoughts remain with them at this extremely difficult time.
"The death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the Coroner."
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The North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) also confirmed that they were in attendance.
A NEAS spokesperson said: "We received a call at 6.25 am this morning (Tuesday 21 March) to reports of an incident in the Eston area of Teesside.
"We dispatched two ambulance crews, a duty officer, and a clinical team leader to the scene."
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