Man dies after 'incident’ at Norwich charity boxing match, cops probe 'sudden' death. Read details

On Sunday afternoon, during the charity boxing match, the Norfolk police were informed of the sudden death of a man, probably in his 50s.

At 3:47 PM, police were called to report the scene. By the time police reached the scene the man had passed away.

Man Dies At The Scene

Rumors suggest that the man suddenly felt unwell and immediately collapsed on the scene. Immediately, the emergency service, which included a crew of ambulances, was dispatched and tried to attend to the man; however, the man was unresponsive to the treatment and died at the scene. Whether the man was suffering from an acute disease is unknown.


Statement Of The Police Spokesperson

A spokesperson of the police said that the area is currently restrained for everyone. The circumstances of the death, which are now being treated as 'unexplained,' are under investigation.

Anyone who has witnessed or knows anything about the man or the death is requested to report it to the police.

People with information are suggested to call 101 for the Norwalk Police and share details on case 288.


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who was the person who suddenly died during the match?
Police are currently probing the case and are uncertain of the man’s identity. It is not disclosed whether he was a spectator or a participant.

Where was the charity boxing match held?
The charity boxing match was conducted at the World Association of Wrestling Academy, Diamond Road, Norwich, on October 2. The match aimed to raise funds for Kayla Buttle’s treatment of Neuroblastoma cancer in America.