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Police Say Death of 15-Year-Old Found in Bude Woodland Not Suspicious

Police will submit a file to the coroner following the sudden death.

Overview

  • Officers were called to a wooded area in Bude at about 4:25 p.m. on Thursday after a report of concern for welfare.
  • Emergency crews attended and a 15-year-old local boy was pronounced dead at the scene despite efforts to help him.
  • Devon and Cornwall Police said the death is not being treated as suspicious.
  • The boy’s next of kin have been informed, and his name has not been released.
  • A file will be prepared for HM Coroner to determine the next steps.