PSNI not treating sudden death of man in Co Tyrone as suspicious
Police say they are not treating the death of a man in Co Tyrone as suspicious.
Officers and other emergency services attended a sudden death in the Drumenny Road area of Cookstown on Thursday morning (March 19).
They say that the death is not being treated as suspicious and the Health and Safety Executive has been informed.
A NIAS spokesperson said: “The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service received a 999 call at 08:45 on Thursday, 19 th March, following reports of an incident in the Drumenny Road area, Cookstown.
“NIAS dispatched two Emergency Ambulances, one Rapid Response Paramedic and the Charity Air Ambulance with HEMS on board were also tasked to the scene.
"No one was taken from the scene.”
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon expressed her shock and sadness at the death.
She said: “I want to express my thoughts and condolences to the family of this man who has died in the most tragic of circumstances. Their hearts will be breaking right now.
“This is a tragedy and has provoked a real sense of shock and sadness across the community.
“In what will be devastating days to come, I know people will rally around to support the family through their grief.”