The closure of George Street in the centre of Bath on Saturday 1st July was due to the death of a man at a hotel, police have revealed.
The scene on George Street in Bath | Photo © Bath Echo
Police closed off George Street for a number of hours from the junction of Broad Street to Bartlett Street on Saturday afternoon.
Firefighters were seen in hazmat suits and breathing apparatus, and Avon Fire & Rescue’s Environmental Response Unit was at the scene.
Fire crews were seen in breathing apparatus and hazmat suits | Photo © Bath Echo
Police have now confirmed they were called by the ambulance service following a concern for welfare at the Travelodge hotel.
A man in his 20s was declared deceased at the scene.
A statement from the police said: “Police were called by the ambulance service to a hotel in George Street, Bath, at around 1pm on Saturday 1 July due to a concern for welfare.
“Sadly, a man in his 20s was declared deceased at the scene.
There was a significant response from emergency services | Photo © Bath Echo
“His death is not being treated as suspicious and officers are making enquiries on behalf of the coroner.”
Avon & Somerset Police have not explained the reason behind the significant response by fire crews, and direct enquiries to Avon Fire & Rescue Service have been passed back to the police.
