A man has been taken to hospital following a major emergency services response outside the Premier League headquarters in Paddington, Central London, late Wednesday evening.
Emergency services descended on Gloucester Place at around 11:00 PM after concerns were raised for the welfare of a man reportedly experiencing a mental health crisis. The incident prompted a significant deployment, with at least four police vans, seven other police vehicles, and two ambulances seen at the scene.
Eyewitness s shared details from the scene, describing flashing blue lights and officers cordoning off the area, which lies close to the offices of both the Premier League and GB News.
According to early reports, the man was located at Dudley House, near the entrance to the Premier League building. Officers responded to calls reporting concerns for his safety. It is understood that the man may have been attempting to gain access to the premises, although this has not been confirmed.
The source for the Metropolitan Police has confirmed that the man was restrained for safety reasons and subsequently assessed and treated by London Ambulance Service paramedics. He was later transported to hospital for further mental health support.
Speculation online suggested a possible link to the Premier League or GB News, but sources close to both organisations have indicated there is no known connection.
A full statement from the police and the London Ambualnce is expected Thursday morning.
The road remained partially closed for a time as police dealt with the situation. There are no reported injuries to officers or members of the public.
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at 10.29pm last night (23 April) to reports of a person unwell in North Wharf Road, Paddington. “We sent an ambulance crew, a paramedic in a fast response car, an advanced paramedic and an incident response officer to the scene. “We treated a patient at the scene and took him to hospital as a priority.”
This is a developing story.
