Port of Felixstowe: Man dies after fall on boat


POLICE have ruled out foul play in the case of a man who died in Felixstowe.


The Port of Felixstowe called in the police at 7.42am yesterday to reports a man had fallen from a boat.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

A police spokeswoman said this evening: “Inquiries have been made throughout the day, and have established that the death of the man, a Chilean national, is not suspicious. Police are liaising with the boat’s operating company and other agencies to identify and inform his next of kin.”

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has been informed, and a report will be prepared for the coroner.

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