Police are appealing for witnesses as a man died after collapsing in a Derbyshire street.

Derbyshire Police were called to Liversage Street in Derby at 5.13am today (Thursday, August 13) – following reports that a man had been found collapsed in the street.

A force spokesperson said: “Officers attended the scene and began life-saving treatment, however, the man was pronounced deceased a short time later.

“The man was found wearing jeans, a dark coloured t-shirt, a grey fleece top and hiking or work boots. He was carrying a rucksack along with a red and light blue carrier bag.

Police have called for any witnesses to come forward.

placeholder image — Police have called for any witnesses to come forward.

“Enquiries are ongoing into the circumstances of the man’s death, along with his identity, and we are keen to hear from anyone who may be able to assist them in their investigations.

“In particular, we want to hear from anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage from the area around Liversage Street between midnight and 5.13am.”

Anyone who can help is asked to contact the force using any of the below methods, quoting reference number 26*475281:

Facebook – send a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary

Twitter – direct message the force’s contact centre on @DerPolContact

Website – complete the online contact form: https://www.derbyshire.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us-beta/contact-us/

Phone – call 101

You can also anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.