A joint investigation between the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and police continues today following the death of a student at the UEA Sportspark. 

Emergency services were called to the gym shortly after 7pm on Wednesday following reports of a medical incident involving a man who had been using gym equipment.

A man in his 20s was treated by paramedics but was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. His family have been informed.

The UEA Kurdish Society has shared a statement on its Instagram story stating that the victim was a member of the Kurdish community.

A police cordon is in place outside the Sportspark at the University of East Anglia following the death of a student in his 20sA police cordon is in place outside the Sportspark at the University of East Anglia following the death of a student in his 20s (Image: Newsquest)

It is understood he was studying medicine at the university.

The area was evacuated while emergency services provided medical treatment.

A police cordon is in place and the gym will remain closed on Friday while enquiries are carried out to establish the circumstances surrounding the death, which is being treated as unexplained but not suspicious.