Emergency services close off city centre road after man found dead

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.