POLICE were called to Pennine Way in Carlisle after reports of the sudden death of a man in his 40s.

Several police cars and a crime scene investigation van were spotted at the scene.

News and Star: A spokesperson for Cumbria Police said: "Police were contacted on December 22 at 12:55pm to the report of a sudden death of a man in his 40s at an address on Pennine Way, Carlisle.

“The death is not being treated as suspicious.

"The coroner has been informed.”

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