A man is fighting for his life after falling from a height in Camberwell, London....
Published: 5:00 pm May 23, 2025
Updated: 1:15 pm October 8, 2025
Camberwell Fall: Man Fighting for Life After Falling from Height – UKNIP

A man is in critical condition in hospital after falling from a height in the early hours of Friday morning in Camberwell, south London.

Emergency services were called to Camberwell Church Street at 3.41am on Friday, May 23, following reports that a man had fallen from height.

Metropolitan Police and London Ambulance Service crews attended the scene, where the man was treated before being rushed to hospital. His condition has been described as potentially life-threatening.

A cordon remains in place this afternoon at Datchelor Place, near the scene of the incident, as officers continue to investigate the circumstances of the fall.

Police Statement

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said:

“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.

A cordon remains in place at Datchelor Place and enquiries are ongoing.”

No arrests have been made.

Witness Appeal

Anyone with information that could assist police enquiries is urged to contact 101, quoting reference CAD 681/23May, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

 

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