A MAN has died after a concern for welfare was raised along a road in Shaftesbury.
It was reported that just after 6pm on Saturday, a concern for the welfare of a man was raised near New Road in Shaftesbury.
It is understood that Dorset Police attended and road closures were put in place along New Road.
Police have confirmed that the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
His death is not being treated as suspicious and police have said that their thoughts are with his family.
A spokesperson for Dorset Police said: "Dorset Police received a report at 6.17am on Saturday, May 2, raising concern for the welfare of a man.
"It was subsequently reported that the man required medical attention.
"Emergency services attended and very sadly, the man, aged in his 80s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
"The death is not being treated as suspicious. The man’s family has been informed and our thoughts are with them at this extremely difficult time."
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