Cornwall College Saltash student dies after collapsing in a toilet

Police are investigating the unexplained death of a student at Cornwall College Saltash. The 16 year old boy was found collapsed in a toilet area on Wednesday afternoon.

Staff at the Saltash site carried out CPR at the scene. He was taken to hospital by ambulance and was later declared deceased.

Devon and Cornwall Police were informed of the boy's death by Derriford Hospital and are now working closely with the college to ensure the welfare of staff and students are looked after.

Officers, as is usual in incidents such as these, are investigating the circumstances of the teenager's death and at this time no one is being sought in connection.