Basingstoke hospital supporting staff after teenager dies

Hospital 'deeply saddened' after unexpected death of teenager
Hospital 'deeply saddened' after unexpected death of teenager
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THE hospital says it is 'deeply saddened' and is supporting its staff after a teenager died unexpectedly this morning.

As previously reported, A 19-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene after police were called to a report of concern for the welfare of a man at Basingstoke Hospital at 8.23am this morning, Wednesday, July 2.

Police are treating his death as unexpected.



Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) has now released a message of condolence to the loved ones of the man who died, and has confirmed that members of staff are receiving support.

A spokesperson for Hampshire Hospitals said: "We are deeply saddened by today’s incident and our thoughts are with the individual’s loved ones.

"Much is being done to support staff that have been affected."

A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "We were called at 8.23am today (2 July) to a report of a concern for the welfare of a man at Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital.

"Sadly, a 19-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed and will be supported by officers.

"His death is being treated as unexpected, and a file will be prepared for the coroner."

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