A man believed to be in his 40s has died in a suspected suicide in the Sandyport area. 

Chief Superintendent Sheria King last night briefed reporters outside a residence where the man’s body had been found. 

She said that shortly after 8pm, a concerned resident had contacted Cable Beach police station and requested a wellness check. 

Chief Supt King said: “Officers responded and gained entrance to the home where they discovered an adult male hanging from the bathroom. EMS was contacted and they examined the body and found no signs of life.”

This is the latest in a number of suicides or attempted suicides in the country, and Chief Supt King urged people to seek help. 

She said police encouraged “all persons who may be going through a struggle, going through challenges, maybe even depressed to reach out to a trusted friend, colleague, pastor, someone so the proper assistance can be given to you. Those family members or friends who know a person who is struggling, check on them regularly to try and get assistance for them as we don’t want another suicide in our country.”

• In a separate incident, police reported a shooting in the Peter Street area. One male victim was to be transported to hospital, police reported. His condition was unknown, nor were further details available.