A 70-year-old man has died after being found unresponsive in a car park on Orangery Lane, near Archery Road, earlier today (January 21).
Emergency services were called to the scene shortly before 11:15 am, with both police and London Ambulance Service crews attending. Despite their efforts, the man was pronounced dead shortly after their arrival.
Death Treated as Unexpected but Not Suspicious
The Metropolitan Police confirmed that the death is being treated as unexpected but not suspicious. The man’s next of kin have been informed, and a file will be prepared for the coroner.
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said:
“Police were called by the London Ambulance Service to Orangery Lane, SE9, to a report of an unresponsive man at 11:13 hrs on Tuesday, 21 January. Sadly, a 70-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin has been informed. His death is being treated as unexpected but not suspicious. A file will be prepared for the coroner.”
Local Impact
The area remained cordoned off for some time as emergency services conducted their investigations, although no foul play is suspected. Residents expressed their condolences for the family of the deceased, with one passerby commenting: “It’s very sad to hear something like this has happened here.”
Further updates will follow as the coroner’s report is prepared.
