Man dies after being pulled from River Sherbourne in Spon End

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A passer-by battled to save him after he was found on Upper Spon Street



A man in his 30s has died after being pulled from the River Sherbourne in Coventry. Police have launched an investigation after he was found in a life-threatening condition on Tuesday (August 6).

Paramedics and the Derbyshire, Leicestershire, and Rutland Air Ambulance were called to Upper Spon Street at around 4.20pm. Police also attended the incident and cordoned off the road.

Crews found a bystander administering life support to a 33-year-old man who had been pulled from the River Sherbourne. Paramedics took over and gave the critically injured man emergency treatment before rushing him to University Hospital Coventry.

He was pronounced dead a short time later, West Midlands Police said. His family has been informed of the tragedy and is currently being supported.

Detectives are now investigating the death of the man and urged those with information about what happened to get in touch on 101 or by using WMP Live Chat. Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers.