Death at T in the Park

A man has collapsed and died at the end of the first night of the T in the Park music festival.

The man, 24, from Stonehaven, near Aberdeen, collapsed at around midnight at the festival, in Balado, near Kinross, as he made his way from the main area towards the campsite.

He was pronounced dead at the scene despite attempts by the emergency services to resuscitate him.

Tayside Police, who have informed his family, said there were no suspicious circumstances and a report would be sent the procurator fiscal.

The death came as tens of thousands of music lovers get ready to enjoy the sounds of some of the world’s top bands on the second day of the festival.

Organisers expect 85,000 people a day to attend the extravaganza in Balado, Kinross-shire over the weekend.

There are 450 officers policing the event, with plain clothes officers and specialist drugs dogs part of the team.

Police said there would be a zero tolerance approach towards illegal drug use within the venue and anyone caught dealing or carrying drugs would be arrested.

By 6pm on Friday 26 arrests had been made, mainly for drug-related offences. More than 100 people had been treated for “minor ailments” in the on-site medical tent, Tayside police said.

This year the festival has launched the Citizen T initiative for campers, which encourages them to pledge to be a good camping citizen by looking after the area around their tent and that of their neighbours.

Up to 70,000 campers are expected at the event.

Chief Superintendent Craig Suttie, who is in charge of policing T in the Park, said: “In keeping with the Citizen T campaign, we want all revellers to stay safe by looking out for friends and being considerate towards fellow campers and festival goers.

“The festival site is similar to policing a small town and that’s why we adopt the same visible and friendly community policing style.”

More than 100 Red Cross volunteers and St Andrew’s first aiders are on duty around the site this weekend.

The Red Cross advised people to stay safe by sticking together with their friends, drinking plenty of water, keeping medication safe and drinking alcohol sensibly.

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