A man set himself alight during a police response to a domestic disturbance in North Road, N7, on the morning of Friday, December 13, 2024.
Police were called at approximately 9:25 AM to reports of a domestic incident at a residential address. Upon arrival, officers encountered a man in the street who proceeded to set himself on fire.
A spokesperson for the Met Police stated:
“We are cooperating fully with the IOPC as part of the standard protocol in such circumstances.”
Public Reaction
The quick actions of police officers and bystanders have been praised for preventing the situation from escalating further.
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