Barrow death: Man found injured near Owl and Pussycat pub dies

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The Owl and The Pussycat pub, BarrowImage source, Google
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The man was found in the vicinity of the Owl and Pussycat pub in Barrow

A man has died after being found with head injuries near a pub.

Cumbria Police were called by ambulance crews treating the man on Walney Road in Barrow, Cumbria, near the Owl and Pussycat pub, at 21:55 BST on Saturday.

He was taken to Furness General Hospital where he died a short time later.

Officers say the man is believed to be in his 40s and his death is currently unexplained. They are also trying to locate his next of kin.

A cordon has been put up at the scene as investigations continue, the force said.

Anyone with information, or CCTV or dashcam footage, is asked to contact police.

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