Police appeal over football pitch "electric shock" death

Police are appealing for information following the death of a man in Portsmouth who suffered a suspected electric shock on a football pitch .

Investigations into the incident, which happened on the outside pitch at Mountbatten Leisure Centre, are ongoing today as we try to establish the circumstances surrounding the 34-year-old’s death.

Police were alerted to the incident at 6.40pm yesterday and he was taken to Queen Alexandra Hospital by ambulance, where he was later pronounced dead.

Part of those investigations will include looking into the possibility that he was electrocuted.

Detective Inspector Paul Southey said: “The area remains cordoned off and will remain so for the rest of today as our investigations continue.

“We are keen to speak to anyone who thinks they have any information which could be relevant to this incident.”

Anyone with information is asked to call DI Southey at Major Crime on 101, quoting Operation Secure, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.