Man Dies at Park Plaza Hotel in Chemical Scare
A man’s sudden death at the Park Plaza Hotel on Western Avenue, W3, triggered a chemical panic, forcing six police officers to undergo medical checks after contact with a suspicious substance at the scene.
Police Called to Hotel Amid Uncertain Death
Emergency services arrived at 12:34pm on Saturday 11 May 2024, after the man was found dead in his room. Police confirmed the death is unexpected but not considered suspicious. Officers are working to notify the next of kin.
Cops Treated for Possible Chemical Exposure
An item discovered in the hotel room raised alarms over chemical exposure risks. Six officers near the substance were swiftly assessed by the London Ambulance Service as a precaution. Thankfully, all were declared in good health following evaluation.
Investigation Ongoing as Hotel Stays Open
Authorities remain on high alert as they probe the exact nature of the substance and cause of death. Despite the scare, the hotel remains open to guests under tight police watch.
A Met Police spokesperson said: “Police were called at 12:34hrs to a hotel in Western Avenue W3 after a man was found deceased. The death is being treated as unexpected but is not thought to be suspicious. Police know who the deceased is and are working to inform next of kin. An item found in the room led to some officers being checked over by LAS as a precaution. They were all found to be fit and well.”
