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Investigation Into 'Unexplained Death' In Windermere

Police have launched an investigation into the unexplained death of a man in Windermere.

Officers from Cumbria Constabulary were called to the Ellerthwaite Road at 2.04am on Tuesday (1 July) after concerns were raised for the welfare of a man.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police have said they are investigating the circumstances.

It is understood four people have been arrested in connection with the death and are currently being questioned by police.

Anyone with information, particularly anyone who was in the area at the time or who heard an altercation, is asked to contact police on 101.

'Clare's Law' To Be Extended

A pilot scheme, which allows people to be informed if their partner has an abusive background, is to be extended throughout Scotland, it has been confirmed.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced that Police Scotland's Disclosure Scheme for Domestic Abuse in Scotland will be rolled out nationwide later this year.

Also known as Clare's Law, the scheme allows people to contact the police and request information on their partner's background if they suspect them of a history of domestic abuse.

It was trialled for six months in Ayrshire and Aberdeen with a total of 59 applications received and 22 disclosures made. Each case is considered by Police Scotland and other agencies to determine whether disclosure is lawful, necessary and proportionate to protect the individual from their partner.

Clare's Law was named after Clare Wood. She was murdered by her ex-boyfriend, George Appleton in Salford, Greater Manchester, in 2009. She did not know about his history of violence against women.

Man Hospitalised Following M25 Crash

A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a multi-vehicle collision on the M25. The accident happened on Tuesday at around 2.15pm on the anti-clockwise carriageway, between Junction 8 at Reigate and Junction 9 at Leatherhead.

The crash involved a silver Vauxhall Astra, a black Renault Megane and an HGV.

It is understood the driver of the Astra was taken to St George's Hospital, Tooting with serious injuries. No-one else was injured. All three vehicles suffered substantial damage.

(JP)