Man dies in Abingdon church after suspected cardiac arrest

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 15:32 · Archive

A 63-year-old man died at St Helen's Church in Abingdon after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest.

A 63-year-old man died at St Helen's Church in St Helen's Wharf, Abingdon, on Saturday after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest at around 11.40am. Thames Valley Police confirmed the death and said they have informed the man's next of kin and offered support.

The police spokesperson stated that the death is not considered suspicious and will be referred to the coroner. Eyewitness reports indicated that a Thames Valley Air Ambulance attended the scene, though this has not been confirmed by police or the air ambulance service.

The significant emergency response caused traffic on St Helen's Wharf to back up towards High Street and Ock Street, resulting in delays around the town. The roads have since cleared.

How it is being reported

• Man in 60s dies after emergency response at town churchThames Valley Police has confirmed that a 63-year-old man sadly died in a church in Abingdon following a major police incident.Oxfordshire Guardian · 24 Oct, 14:58
• Man in 60s dies after emergency response at town churchThames Valley Police has confirmed that a 63-year-old man sadly died in a church in Abingdon following a major police incident.Oxford Mail · 24 Oct, 14:58

In this story: St Helen's Church · Abingdon · Thames Valley Police

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