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Stunt kills human cannonball

A human cannonball is propelled from the barrel moments before he died after a safety net failed during the stunt in Detling, England, on Monday. Police said the 23-year-old man has yet to be formally identified. (Associated Press)
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A human cannonball is propelled from the barrel moments before he died after a safety net failed during the stunt in Detling, England, on Monday. Police said the 23-year-old man has yet to be formally identified. (Associated Press)

LONDON – British police say a man has died after a safety net gave way during a human cannonball performance at a “daredevil” stunt show in southern England.

Police in Kent said Monday the show was canceled after the 23-year-old died.

They said they believe the death was caused by the safety net “failing to engage,” but did not provide further details.

“Scott May’s Daredevil Stuntshow” said on its website that all shows have been canceled “due to unforeseen circumstances.” The show has toured the U.K. since 1991.