PROPERTIES on a road in Ulverston were evacuated following the sudden death of a man, who was found in his home on Weston Avenue this morning (August 24).

The 29-year-old's death is being treated as unexplained at this time with early police investigations indicating that there may have been some unknown substances at the address.

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Police, Cumbria Fire and Rescue and North West Ambulance Service attended the property at around 1.10am.

As a precaution Weston Avenue was closed, the immediate neighbouring properties were evacuated and some residents were advised to close their windows.

Following a thorough check of the property by Cumbria Fire and Rescue, they confirmed the property is safe, with no risk to members of the public at this time, therefore the cordon was lifted at approximately 5am.

Paramedics, firefighters and police are still at the scene this morning.

The man's next of kin have been informed of his death and are being supported by officers.

North West Ambulance’s Hazardous Area Response Team (HART), Liverpool and Specialists from Greater Manchester’s Fire and Rescue Service will be supporting Cumbria’s emergency services later this morning to assist with the investigation into the circumstances around the death of the man.

Emergency services would like to thank the local community for their support overnight and for the patience during the initial stages of the incident.

Police are working to establish the circumstances of what has happened and anyone who has any information should call Cumbria Police on 101 and quote log number 12 of August 24.