POLICE are continuing their investigations into the sudden death of a man in Weymouth - as they confirmed a man remains under investigation after being released.

As previously reported, a man was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after the sudden death of another man at a flat in Portmore Gardens, based off Wyke Road, in response to a 999 call at 10.55am on Monday October 11.

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Police have confirmed the arrested man has been released but remains under investigation as forensic teams gather evidence regarding the death, which shocked the surrounding community.

A spokesman from Dorset Police said: "The arrested man remains released under investigation and our investigation is ongoing.

"If there are any significant updates we will issue them in the usual way."