Police investigating death of man in New Mills appeal for caller to come forward

Police investigating the death of a man in New Mills are appealing for a person who made a phone call to report a concern for safety to come forward.
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The force was called at 7am on Monday 16 May to a house on Portland Road. The call was a report of a concern for safety and, when officers entered the property, a man was found deceased.

His family have been made aware and Derbyshire police said their thoughts are with them at this time.

A spokesperson said: “While there is not believed to have been any third-party involvement in the death, officers want to speak to the person who made the call as a matter of urgency to help with their enquires.”

Police want to speak to the person who reported a concern for safety after a man was found dead in New MillsPolice want to speak to the person who reported a concern for safety after a man was found dead in New Mills
Police want to speak to the person who reported a concern for safety after a man was found dead in New Mills

Anyone who has any information about the circumstances of the death, or the identity of the caller, is asked to contact Derbyshire police using any of the below methods, including reference 22*278047:

• Facebook – send a private message to the Facebook page

• Twitter – direct message the contact centre via @DerPolContact

• Website – use the online contact form

• Phone – call 101

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.