RESIDENTS in and around Churchill Close have had their rubbish collections delayed after police cordoned off the area following the death of a 40-year-old man. 

Churchill Close has been cordoned off since yesterday (July 11) while forensic investigators gathered evidence. 

A 43-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman have been arrested in connection with the incident and remain in police custody.

Police cannot confirm whether there is still a cordon in place. 

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Somerset Waste Partnership has said that due to police operations in the area waste collections have been delayed. 

A Somerset Waste Partnership spokesman said: “Waste collections are being delayed for homes within the police cordon around Churchill Close, Burnham-on-Sea. Residents should leave their bins and boxes out as collections will resume as soon as the police allow.”