Police called to sudden death in York

Police were called to the sudden death of a man in York last night (Thursday).

Emergency services were called out to Gale Lane at around 7.50pm.

The incident happened near McColl’s shop on the street.

Witnesses reported seeing two ambulances and a police van in attendance.

A North Yorkshire Police spokeswoman said: “There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding the death at this time, and a report is being prepared for the coroner.”