Police has confirmed that a man has been pronounced dead in Chesterfield town centre earlier this morning (April 19).
An alleyway between the former Poundstretcher store at 16 Saltergate and the Kid’s Planet nursery in Chesterfield remains screened off and police tape is at the site.
A spokesperson for Derbyshire Police said: “We received reports of a man being found unconscious in Saltergate, Chesterfield, at 6.30am on Friday 19 April.
"The man was later pronounced dead. His family are aware. At this stage there are not thought to be any suspicious circumstances and a file is being prepared for the coroner.”
1. Police incident in Chesterfield town centre
A police incident is currently ongoing in an alleyway between the old Poundstretcher (16 Saltergate) and the Kid’s Planet nursery in Chesterfield. Photo: Brian Eyre, Derbyshire Times
2. Police incident in Chesterfield town centre
Multiple police vehicles have been seen at the scene of the incident. Photo: Brian Eyre, Derbyshire Times
3. Police incident in Chesterfield town centre
Officers at the scene have taped off the area. Photo: Brian Eyre, Derbyshire Times
4. Police incident in Chesterfield town centre
A green screen remains at the scene of the emergency incident. Photo: Brian Eyre, Derbyshire Times