Elderly man found dead at home near Bramall Lane

An elderly man was found dead at home this afternoon when ambulances, a fire engine and police were called to a private property on Thorpe Close, near Bramall Lane.

Police received a call at around 3.40pm (May 18) with reports of concern for the safety of an elderly man.

Officers attended a property along with the ambulance service.

An 81-year-old man was found deceased inside his home.

Emergency services were called to Thorpe Close this afternoon.placeholder image
Emergency services were called to Thorpe Close this afternoon. | JPIMedia

His death is not being treated as suspicious and a file is being prepared for the coroner.

Emergency services were called to Thorpe Close this afternoon.placeholder image
Emergency services were called to Thorpe Close this afternoon. | JPIMedia
Emergency services were called to Thorpe Close this afternoon.placeholder image
Emergency services were called to Thorpe Close this afternoon. | JPIMedia
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