In a startling incident today, a man was found deceased in a restricted area of Mercury Mall in Romford. The scene quickly attracted a significant police presence, intensifying concerns among local shoppers and businesses.
The Metropolitan Police were alerted to the situation at approximately 12:38 PM, after emergency services were summoned to the shopping centre. Despite rapid response from paramedics, the man was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after their arrival.
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police confirmed, “Officers attended alongside the London Ambulance Service. A man was pronounced dead at the scene. The death is being treated as unexplained.
The area where the body was discovered is reportedly not accessible to the public, which has led to heightened curiosity and concern about the circumstances surrounding the death. While the investigation continues, shops within Mercury Mall remained open, operating under a cloud of unease.
Further details are awaited as authorities delve deeper into this mysterious and unfortunate event, with an autopsy expected to provide more clarity on the cause of death.
