DETECTIVES have started an investigation following a suspected gas explosion at a property in Penzance.

Police were called at around 3.10pm on Wednesday, April 23, following reports of an explosion being heard at a block of flats in Pendennis Place.

Emergency services attended the scene and a scene guard remained in place while investigation work was carried out. It has since been removed.

A man in his 40s has died following a suspected gas explosion at a property. April 24 2025. Devon and Cornwall Police were called at around 3.10pm on Wednesday following reports of an explosion being heard at a block of flats in Pendennis Place, Penzance. Emergency services attended the scene and a man in his 40s from Penzance was taken to Derriford Hospital with serious injuries but has since passed away. The forced said a scene guard remained in place while investigation work was carried out but it has since been removed.
The flat at Pendennis Place, Penzance (William Dax / SWNS)

A man in his 40s and from Penzance was taken to Derriford Hospital with serious injuries but has sadly since passed away. His next of kin are aware.

A spokesperson from Devon and Cornwall Police said: “There is no wider threat to the public.

“A number of people living in neighbouring flats were evacuated and have been provided with alternative accommodation.

“We’d like to thank the public for their understanding as work has taken place to investigate the cause of the explosion.”