– March 4, 2010Posted in: News Archives

Police on the Isle of Barra are carrying out enquiries in relation to the death of a 59 year old local man at an address in Eoilgarry, Isle of Barra.

About 1500 hours on Wednesday 3rd March 2010, the man who had been burning grass in his garden, was found having collapsed.

Police, Ambulance Service, HIFRS and a local doctor attended, however the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Northern Constabulary are not treating the death as suspicious.

Details of the deceased are not being released at this time.

Anyone with any information surrounding this death are asked to contact Stornoway Police Station on 01851 702222.

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