Police launch probe after reality TV star, 26, who starred in Channel 4 show Hunted is found dead at home - as man, in his 30s, is arrested

Tributes have poured in for 'the most beautiful soul' after reality TV star Harry Savage was found dead at his home.

Police arrested a man in his 30s after the 26-year-old former drama student died unexpectedly at a home in Putney, south-west London, last Friday.

Paramedics raced to the scene at around 9.15am on July 19 but he was pronounced dead at the scene. 

Mr Savage, from Essex, appeared in the 2019 series of Channel 4's Hunted alongside his brother and campsite owner Frank Savage. 

The show follows 14 ordinary people who go on the run for nearly a month while eluding a team of expert sleuths and trackers.

Harry was caught on day 24 in Birmingham city centre, while Frank was apprehended just moments before the dramatic helicopter extraction finale which would have seen him net the £100,000 prize.

The pair appeared on the show just weeks after the death of their mother. Their father, Roy, died when Frank was 18 and Harry just 15.

Friends of the TV star paid tribute to the 'sweet angel'. One said:   'What a sad day. RIP Harry Savage. One of the most beautiful souls on this earth. Rest well sweet angel."

Another shared: 'I am lost for words. Such a beautiful soul… one of the nicest guys I’ve ever had the privilege to know.' 

Officers are awaiting the outcome of toxicology tests following a post-mortem.

Detectives in nearby Wandsworth are investigating the incident as an 'unexpected death'. 

A man aged in his 30s was arrested at the scene and was bailed pending further enquiries.

A Metropolitan police spokesman said: 'Police were called by ambulance colleagues at around 09.15hrs on Friday, 19 July, to a man unresponsive at an address in Putney. The 26-year-old man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

'A post-mortem examination commenced on Saturday, 20 July. Officers await the outcome of toxicology tests.

'Detectives responsible for policing Wandsworth are investigating the incident as an 'unexpected death'. 

'They remain in contact with the man’s family and will be supporting them as enquiries continue to establish the circumstances.

'A man in his 30s was arrested at the scene. He has been bailed pending further enquiries.'