A tragic incident unfolded on the M4 motorway as a man was found dead shortly after being arrested following a confrontation with an online child protection team. Avon and Somerset Police detained the man on Friday night following accusations that were broadcast on social media. Despite being released on police bail the next day, the man was later discovered deceased on the motorway near Bristol. It is important to note that he had not been formally charged with any criminal offenses.
Following the tragic discovery, a mandatory referral has been initiated to the Independent Office for Police Conduct to investigate the circumstances surrounding the man’s death. Both the police and the group that confronted him have appealed to the public to refrain from making speculations and to respect the privacy of the deceased individual’s family as they grieve for their loss. In light of this unfortunate incident, authorities had the motorway closed for several hours to conduct a thorough investigation.
According to reports, witnesses observed a man in his 40s falling from a height onto the motorway and subsequently being struck by passing vehicles near junctions 20 and 21. Police have stated that the death is being treated as non-suspicious, and they are providing support to the man’s next of kin during this difficult period. The focus now remains on extending sympathy and support to the grieving family as they come to terms with their loss.
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