The police remain at the scene after the sudden death of an elderly man in Londonderry.

Police confirmed on Wednesday evening that the man, aged in his 80s, had passed away.

The incident happened in the Culmore Road area of the city.

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The man is believed to have died on Wednesday night, with forensics remaining at the scene into Thursday morning.

Local SDLP councillor Catherine McDaid said the community are “in shock” following the incident and passed her condolences to the man’s family.

“It’s absolutely terrible, it’s devastating, the whole community is in shock and our thoughts go out to the family of the man,” she said.

The police have said their investigation is ongoing.