An unexplained death investigation has been launched after a 35-year-old man was found unresponsive in the middle of a Milton Keynes street.

At around 1am on Monday, July 11, the person was discovered in the Towan Avenue area of Fishermead within the town. 

It was reported that the person in question was assisted by members of the public who took him in a vehicle to hospital, where sadly, he was later pronounced deceased.

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Investigating officer Detective Inspector James Horseman said: “I am appealing to anyone who has footage or may have witnessed anything in Towan Avenue between about 12.45am and 1.15am today (July 11).

“If you saw anything, have footage or information, please contact the force online or call 101, quoting investigation reference number 43220304480.

“We are keeping an open mind as to how the man, aged 35, became unresponsive, however, there will be a post-mortem in due course.

“The man’s next of kin has been informed of his death.

"Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this extremely difficult time.

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“I appreciate this incident will shock the community, but I want to reassure residents that a thorough investigation is ongoing, including obtaining and reviewing CCTV, conducting house-to-house enquiries, and taking statements from witnesses.

“There is a scenewatch in place in Towan Avenue, but there are no road closures in place.”