AVON and Somerset Police said they received a call "following the sudden death of a man" in Taunton this morning (Saturday, March 12).

The man’s death is not believed to be suspicious at this time, a spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police also said.

The spokesperson added: "We received a call at approximately 7.40am this morning following the sudden death of a man in Shakespeare Avenue, in Taunton.

"We do not believe his death is suspicious at this time. Enquiries will continue to be carried out on behalf of the coroner."