A 17-year-old has died at Kendal Calling after suffering a medical episode, Cumbria Constabulary has confirmed. The teenager was pronounced dead at the festival, which is being held at Lowther Deer Park in the Lake District.
Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances of the death and are appealing for witnesses. Officers want to speak to anyone who was at the event and saw the incident. The force has asked witnesses to come forward and help officers piece together what happened.
No further details about the medical episode have been released. Police have not disclosed the teenager’s identity, and the investigation is continuing. Officers remain at the festival site as they gather information and speak to those who may have seen the events leading up to the death.
Kendal Calling is a four-day music festival held at Lowther Deer Park in the Lake District. This year’s event was headlined by Wolf Alice and Scissor Sisters. The festival is one of the most popular events of its kind in the UK and draws a large number of visitors each year.
The incident happened during this year’s festival, which is staged at the Lowther estate. Cumbria Constabulary has said the teenager suffered a medical episode and was pronounced dead at the event. The force is now working to establish exactly what led to the death and has made a public appeal for information.
Police are particularly keen to hear from people who witnessed the incident or who were in the area shortly before it happened. The appeal is aimed at festival-goers who may hold important information. Officers have asked anyone who believes they saw something to contact them as soon as possible.
Kendal Calling has built a reputation as a major event on the British summer festival calendar. The four-day event is held in the grounds of Lowther Deer Park, in the Lake District, and has become a fixture for music fans. The festival site is set in the Cumbrian countryside.
The organisers of Kendal Calling have issued a statement following the death of the 17-year-old. The statement was released while police continued their investigation. No further public details have been confirmed.
Cumbria Constabulary has asked anyone with information to get in touch. Officers are continuing their inquiries and are working to piece together what happened. The investigation remains active, and police have renewed their appeal for witnesses.
Anyone who saw the incident or was in the area at the time is urged to contact the force. Police have said the contribution of witnesses could be important as they seek to establish the circumstances. The force has not provided any further comment.
