POLICE have confirmed the death of a man following a serious incident in West Cumbria.

Air ambulance and police were called to Castle Gardens, Workington, at around 1.30pm on Friday.

The man, who was in his 30s and from the Workington area, suffered a serious medical episode. He died that afternoon.

The road was closed whilst ambulance and Helimed attended the scene.

The coroner has been informed.