A man died suddenly in the street in Harrogate this morning (September 15) - which saw police, fire and ambulance crews cordon off the area.

Emergency services arrived on the scene at around 7.15am following reports that a body had been found on the street in the North Yorkshire town. 

The area was cordoned off while police investigated the circumstances.

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The fire service assisted in providing a screen around the scene as the man was found in a public place.

Following enquiries, the death is not believed to be suspicious.

The man’s family have not yet been informed.

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The scene was clear by 8.40am.

Officers from North Yorkshire Police are compiling a report about the death on behalf of the coroner.

Anyone with information that could assist should call 101, select option 4, and speak to the Force Control Room, quoting reference NYP-15092023-0075.