Police launch urgent probe after a man is found dead in a city centre stairwell....
Published: 4:19 am January 30, 2026
Updated: 3:20 am February 23, 2026

Police launch urgent probe after a man is found dead in a city centre stairwell.

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Tragic Find on Sidwell Street

Emergency services were scrambled to Sidwell Street around 3pm on Saturday, 10 January, after concerns grew for a 41-year-old man’s welfare. He was discovered collapsed between Efes Grill and Taco Bell.

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Despite frantic efforts from passersby and paramedics, the man died at the scene. His cause of death remains a mystery, though police initially believed there was no foul play.

Investigation Underway – Witness Appeal

An ongoing investigation aims to uncover what happened. A man in his 30s from Exeter was arrested but has since been released on police bail.

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