23/03/2007

Webcam chatroom death investigated

The death of a 42-year-old man is being investigated by police following an apparent suicide which was seen in a webcam chatroom.

Police responded to an emergency call to an address near Telford in Shrophsire.

It is reported that the man had hung himself, however this has not been confirmed.

The man Kevin Whitrick was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police are liaising with an internet service providor to establish who else had witnessed the death.

A number of people are thought to have been using the chatroom when the incident occured. Counselling will be offered to those who may have witnessed the scenes prior to Mr Whitrick's death.

A post-mortem will be carried out to establish the cause of death.

(SP/JM)

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