An investigation has begun after a man found in Lowestoft with serious injuries died last night.

Police are appealing for information after the man, believed to be in his 40s, was found with injuries at an address in London Road South just after 2.20pm yesterday.

Officers were contacted after the ambulance service was called to a property close to the junction with Economy Road.

Paramedics began treating the man at the scene and he was taken to the James Paget University Hospital at Gorleston in a serious condition, where he later died.

His death is currently being treated as unexplained and an investigation is ongoing.

A post mortem examination will take place today and formal identification will follow.

Any further details will be released when they are available.

Police are asking anyone who may have been in the area today to come forward if you saw or heard anything unusual. If you can help call police at Lowestoft on 01986 835300.