Police are investigating after a man died when a wall collapsed.

The victim was "at work" when the accident happened in Stoke Bishop, Bristol at 12.50pm on Wednesday (September 4).

Paramedics arrived to treat the man and called police to the scene.

Avon and Somerset Police officers are working with the Health and Safety Executive to investigate the tragedy.

A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset police said: "Officers are investigating the death of a man in Parrys Lane, in Stoke Bishop, Bristol, after receiving a call from the ambulance service at around 12.50pm today.

"His next of kin are aware and our thoughts are with them at this extremely difficult time.

"The man sadly died while at work and we are therefore liaising with the Health and Safety Executive and together, are carrying out enquiries into the incident."