Man Falls to Death at Hackney Police Station in Tragic Incident
The front desk at Stoke Newington police station shut down on Saturday night after a shocking incident left a 68-year-old man dead. Police say the man climbed atop a telephone kiosk inside the station’s front office and jumped, suffering fatal injuries.
Man’s Death Sends Shockwaves Through Station
Despite rushed efforts from officers and emergency teams, the man died at the scene. Officers confirmed he was never detained or taken into custody. “He’d been coming and going from the station since 9 a.m. and didn’t try to speak to police,” Hackney Police said on Twitter.
Investigation Underway but Death Not Treated as Suspicious
Police have alerted the man’s family and found a note at the scene. A report will be sent to the coroner. The station was cordoned off around 7 p.m. as police examined the situation. “He entered the front office voluntarily and was not apprehended,” said Hackney Police. The Directorate of Professional Standards is investigating the matter, but the death itself is not being treated as suspicious.
