Broken Hill Coles supermarket death prompts police investigation

A police operation is under way in the state’s far west after reports of a death inside a major supermarket.

A crime scene has been declared at a Coles supermarket in Broken Hill after an older person died from a suspected medical episode. Picture: Google Maps

Police have established a crime scene at a major supermarket in the state’s far west after a body was found inside.

At about 8.15am on Wednesday, emergency services were called to the Coles supermarket on Gossan Street, Broken Hill, following reports a man had been found deceased.

Officers attached to Barrier Police District were told the man – believed to be in his 70s – died at the supermarket.

A crime scene has been established and the death is not suspicious.

A NSW Police spokesperson said the man had died following a medical episode and that establishing a crime scene was a “matter of routine”.

A report will be prepared for the Coroner.

Originally published as Broken Hill Coles supermarket death prompts police investigation