Man dies at Download Festival as emergency services rushed to campsite

15 June 2023 , 06:11
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Man dies at Download Festival as emergency services rushed to campsite
Man dies at Download Festival as emergency services rushed to campsite

A MAN has died at Download Festival.

Festivalgoers frantically called for help after becoming concerned about a man in a tent at the four-day gig's campsite.

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A man has died at Download FestivalCredit: BackGrid

Despite medics' best efforts, the man was tragically pronounced dead.

He died on Monday - the morning after the festival had finished.

Cops said his death was not being treated as suspicious.

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Other music lovers who attended the event said the man's death had been "horrific news to hear".

Police told LeicestershireLive: "On Monday morning, officers received a call for the welfare of a man in a tent at the festival in Castle Donington.

"They attended along with on-site medical responders. However, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

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

A Download Festival spokesman said: "At Download Festival, it always feels like one big family and community, so we are devastated to hear about the death of one of our own.

"Our thoughts go out to the family and friends at this difficult time."

Download Festival is a rock festival held annually at the Donington Park in Leicestershire.

Jane Matthews

Leicester, Police, Festivals and Music Tours

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