Police confirm man dies in tent at Download Festival
Police have confirmed the death of a festival attendee at this years Download Festival which took place at Donnington Park
While the police have confirmed the death, they have also said that the incident is not being treated as suspicious. The officers received a welfare call about a man in a tent and attended with on-site medical responders.
Police have not released the identity of the man who was pronounced dead at the scene.
Download Festival attracted a record number of music fans this year with over 120,000 people attending the five-day event. It was held over five days to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the festival from Wednesday, June 7 to Sunday, June 11.
A Leicestershire Police spokesman said: “On the morning of Monday, June 12 morning officers received a call for the welfare of a man in a tent at a 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. Identification of the deceased is a matter for HM Coroner.”
A spokesperson for Download Festival 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.”