Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary – Op Dormer
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Details of Incident
Hampshire &Isle of Wight Constabulary are currently conducting enquiries into the death of a male in Downsview, Sandown, IOW and are appealing for any witnesses to assist in the investigation.
Police were called at 7:12pm on Thursday 2nd July 2026 to a report of a male being unresponsive inside an address, in Downsview, Sandown, Isle of Wight
The male was located and later taken to hospital in a serious condition but sadly died that same day. His family are being supported by officers.
Officers are still working to establish exactly what happened and are keen to speak to anyone who was in the area of Downsview on Thursday, prior to the incident.
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Contact Information
If you would prefer to speak to someone, please call 101 and ask for Hampshire Constabulary, quoting reference 44260314788 or Operation Dormer.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or through their online anonymous form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org. No personal details are taken, calls cannot be traced or recorded and you will not go to court.