A MAN has died after two were arrested following an "unexplained overdose" in Kempsey.

The man in his forties died in hospital after an incident at The Firs in Old Road North.

Two men, age 42 and 47, were arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a controlled drug and on suspicion of being in possession of an offensive weapon.

They have been bailed as enquiries continue.

The man's death is being treated as unexplained. 

A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "Police received a called around 10.30pm last Wednesday (September 11) from the ambulance service with the concern for the welfare of a man within a property on Old Road North in Kempsey.

"The family have asked for their privacy to be respected at this time."