THE death of a man at Burnham and Highbridge Train Station is being classed as unexplained.

The man, who was in his 30s, fell from a bridge at the station at approximately 11.45am on Sunday, April 2.

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Although a formal identification has not yet taken place, the man's family have been informed of his death and a post-mortem examination is scheduled to take place this week. 

The British Transport Police is investigating and detectives are now appealing for witnesses. 

Investigating officer, detective inspector Jacqueline Thomas, said: “We are continuing to keep an open mind regarding the circumstances which led to this man falling from this bridge.

"We believe a number of people may have been at the station, or in the area, prior to this incident and I would urge them to get in touch.

“This is a very upsetting incident for this man’s family who are being supported by specialist officers from British Transport Police. Our thoughts are with them at what must be a very difficult time.

“If you could help us piece together what happened prior to this man falling, please contact us as soon as possible.

"Your information could prove vital to our enquiries.” If you have any information, get in touch by sending a text to 61016 or by calling 0800 405040 quoting reference 190 of 02/04/2017.