Police are investigating the death of a college student who passed away in ‘unexplained’ circumstances.
The youngster, who has not been named, was found dead at Hartpury College in Gloucester on Friday.
Emergency services were called to the scene at 11.25am following reports of the student’s death.
The victim’s family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers, Gloucestershire Police said.
Their death is being treated as ‘unexplained’, although is not currently believed to be suspicious, the force added.
Hartpury College Principal Professor Andy Collop sent an email to parents and guardians informing them of the tragedy last week.
He wrote: ‘It is with great sadness we share the news of the passing earlier today of a Hartpury College student.
‘Our thoughts are with the student’s family, friends, and the members of staff who have supported them during their time with us.’
Police are investigating the death of a student at Hartpury College (pictured) who passed away in ‘unexplained’ circumstances
Hartpury College added: ‘We are deeply saddened to confirm that a Hartpury College student passed away on Friday (6 June).
‘Our thoughts are with the student’s family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.
‘We are supporting those in our community who have been affected and kindly ask that the privacy of all those involved be respected.
‘We can confirm that the death is not believed to be suspicious, and the safety of students and staff has not been at risk at any time.’
Gloucestershire Police said in a statement: ‘Police were called to Hartpury College in Gloucester shortly after 11.25am on Friday morning (6 June) following the report of the death of a student.
‘The next of kin and the coroner have been informed. Officers are supporting the family at this time.
‘Officers continue to carry out enquiries into the death which, while being treated as unexplained, is not currently believed to be suspicious.’
Hartpury College was first established as an agricultural college in 1948. It became Hartpury University and Hartpury College after gaining full university status in 2018.
It claims to be among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in animal, agriculture, business, equine, sport and veterinary nursing.
