Man in Critical Condition After Terrifying Fall in Camberwell
A man is fighting for life after plummeting from a height in Camberwell, south London, in the early hours of Friday morning.
Emergency Rush to Camberwell Church Street
At 3.41am on Friday, May 23, emergency services were scrambled to Camberwell Church Street following reports of a man falling from a significant height.
Police and London Ambulance crews attended swiftly. The injured man was treated on the scene before being rushed to hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries.
Cordon in Place as Police Probe Incident
A police cordon remains active this afternoon at Datchelor Place, close to where the fall happened. Officers are determined to get to the bottom of what caused this shocking accident.
“Police were called at 3.41am on Friday, May 23, to Camberwell Church Street, following reports of a man falling from height. The man was taken to hospital where he remains with potentially life-threatening injuries,” said a Metropolitan Police spokesperson.
“A cordon remains in place at Datchelor Place and enquiries are ongoing.”
No Arrests, Police Seeking Witnesses
So far, no arrests have been made in connection with the incident.
Police are appealing for anyone who saw what happened or has relevant information to come forward. Witnesses are urged to call 101 quoting reference CAD 681/23May, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.