Bakeries closed after sudden death of staff member on nightshift

Stephens Bakery stores across Fife were closed today as a mark of respect and production was suspended.

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A number of bakeries in Fife have been closed after a staff member died while working on night shift.

Emergency services were called to Stephens Bakery on Primrose Lane in Rosyth on Thursday night at around 10.30pm following the sudden death of a man.

Police said no suspicious circumstances appear to be surrounding the death and a report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.

Stephen’s Bakery stores across Fife were closed today as a mark of respect and production was suspended.

Talia Sarafilovic, director of Stephens Bakery, said: “I can confirm the sad news that one of our nightshift team passed away at our Rosyth bakery last night of natural causes.

“Production was suspended and, as a mark of respect, all of our shops are closed today. Everyone at Stephens Bakery is shocked and saddened and we send our deepest condolences to our colleague’s family and friends.”

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 10.30 pm on Thursday, May 4, police attended a business address in Primrose Lane, Rosyth following the sudden death of a man at the address.  

“There would appear to be no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”

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