On February 2, just before 6.45 p.m., it occurred on Wellington Street. Officers and London...

Published: 10:11 am February 8, 2023
Updated: 9:54 am October 8, 2025
A Teenager Has Died After Falling From A Great Height In Woolwich

On February 2, just before 6.45 p.m., it occurred on Wellington Street.

Officers and London Ambulance Service crews arrived and discovered a girl who had been “seriously” injured.

Despite paramedics’ efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene.

Her next of kin has been notified.

Officers are still on the scene conducting additional investigations.

Police responded to a call from the LAS at 6.43pm on 2 February to a person fallen from height in Wellington Street, Woolwich SE18,” a Metropolitan Police spokesperson said.

A teen girl was discovered seriously injured. Despite paramedics’ efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene.

“Her relatives are aware.

The death is being treated as unexpected, though initial indications suggest it is not suspicious.

“Officers are still on the scene conducting additional investigations.”

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