Man in His 20s Found Dead in Barking Morning Tragedy
The Metropolitan Police were called to Abbey Road, Barking, just after 8am this morning (January 31) following reports of a man found unresponsive.
Officers and London Ambulance Service attended the scene, but sadly, a man in his 20s was pronounced dead at the location. His identity remains unknown.
Police Launch Inquiry but Rule Out Suspicious Death
A crime scene was quickly established, with a tent erected as detectives started their investigation.
The death is being treated as unexpected, but police have no reason to suspect foul play.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: “We were called to a report of a man found unresponsive in Abbey Road, Barking at 08:04hrs on Saturday, 31 January.
“Sadly, a man in his 20s was found dead at the scene. Enquiries are ongoing to identify him and trace his next of kin.
“The death is being treated as unexpected, but not thought to be suspicious.”
