Man in his 60s fights for life after fall from building in South London
Emergency rush to Browning Street
At 5.30pm on April 19, police were called to Browning Street following concerns for a man spotted at a property window. The situation quickly escalated as the London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade rushed to the scene to assist.
Tragic fall at 6.20pm
Around 6.20pm, the man, believed to be in his 60s, fell from the building. He was immediately taken to a hospital in south London where he remains in critical condition.
Investigation ongoing
Officers are still trying to locate the man’s next of kin. A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said:
“Police were called at 17:30hrs on Wednesday, 19 April to concerns for the welfare of a man seen at the window of a residential property in Browning Street, SE17.”
“Around 18:20 hrs, a man in his 60s fell from the building.
“He was taken to a south London hospital, where he is still in critical condition. Enquiries to locate his next of kin are still ongoing.”
Firefighters assist at the scene
A London Fire Brigade spokeswoman added:
“Firefighters were called to assist emergency service partners at an incident at a property on Browning Road on April 19.”
The London Ambulance Service has been approached for comment.
