A man in his 40s has died at Glastonbury Festival following a “medical incident”, police have said.

The incident happened on a footpath – popularly known as the old railway line – at the sprawling Somerset site shortly before 4am on Sunday.

Avon and Somerset Police said “emergency services responded to [a] medical incident involving a man”.

The force added: “Sadly, the man died at the scene. His next of kin have been informed and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time.

“The man’s death is not being treated as suspicious and officers are carrying out enquiries on behalf of the coroner.”

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Around 200,000 people usually attend the festival and several deaths have been reported at the site in recent years.

They include a security guard aged in his 60s who was found dead in his tent during the event in 2019.

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Avon and Somerset Police said on Sunday morning that 107 crimes had been reported at the Glastonbury Festival site and its immediate surrounding area.

The reported crimes included 24 thefts, 19 drug offences and 17 instances of violence against a person, as well as five sexual assaults.

The force added that 33 arrests have been made so far.

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