A domestic abuse suspect wanted by police was found dead on the railway line in Gloucester.
Gloucestershire Constabulary yesterday issued an appeal for help in locating Ricky Andrews – who they say was wanted on suspicion of intentional strangulation offences.
But several hours later, officers were called to reports of a casualty on the tracks near Gloucester railway station. The man, understood to be the suspect, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The force has since referred itself to the police watchdog due to prior contact before his death.
In a statement, a spokesperson said: “Although formal identification has not yet taken place, the man is understood to be 34-year-old Ricky Andrews from Gloucester. His next of kin is aware.
“British Transport Police said the death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.
“Police had been searching for Ricky Andrews in connection with alleged strangulation offences and an appeal to locate him had been issued yesterday.
“Due to prior police contact, the Constabulary has referred itself to the Independent Office of Police Conduct.”
