A woman in her 40s has died at the Isle of Wight festival campsite. Hampshire and Isle of Wight constabulary was alerted about the death on Thursday at the event, which is being held in Seaclose Park, Newport.
A police spokesperson said: “We were called at 10.51am yesterday to a report of a sudden death in the campsite of Isle of Wight festival.
“A woman in her 40s has been confirmed as deceased and her family are aware. This is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”
A festival spokesperson said: “The team at the Isle of Wight festival are deeply saddened by the passing of a festivalgoer on Thursday morning. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with her family and friends.”
The Prodigy, Pet Shop Boys and Green Day are headlining the remainder of the four-day event, after Scouting For Girls headed the Thursday night lineup.