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78 Year Old Man Dies After Seaclose Medical Episode

A 78 year old man has died after a medical episode on the Isle of Wight.

As previously reported by Isle of Wight Radio, emergency services were called to Seaclose Park in Newport yesterday afternoon (Monday).

A man fell from his bicycle, according to officers.

His death is not being treated as suspicious and a file is being prepared for the coroner.

A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said:

"On Monday, 12 July we attended Seaclose Park after a 78-year-old man had fallen from his bicycle following a suspected medical episode.

"Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of members of the public and paramedics to assist him, the man passed away.

"The death is not being treated as suspicious and a file is being prepared for the coroner.

"His next of kin have been informed."

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