A man has been rushed to a specialist hospital after being found with severe burns in a graveyard on Church Road, North West London. The incident occurred at approximately 12:11 PM on Wednesday, 31 July, prompting a swift response from emergency services.
Police, London Fire Brigade, and London Ambulance Service attended the scene after receiving reports of a fire in the graveyard. Upon arrival, they discovered a man suffering from significant burn injuries. He was immediately provided with first aid before being transported to a specialist hospital for further treatment.
Authorities have confirmed that no other injuries have been reported in connection with the fire. The area has been cordoned off, and a crime scene remains in place as investigators work to determine the cause of the blaze. Members of the public are urged to stay away from the area to allow emergency services to carry out their work.
The Metropolitan Police have appealed for anyone with information about the incident to come forward. If anyone has any information regarding this incident, they should contact police on 101, quoting reference CAD 4153/31JUL24. In an emergency, always dial 999,” a police spokesperson said.
Local residents expressed their shock and concern over the incident. “It’s quite alarming to hear about something like this happening so close to home,” said Angela Roberts, a nearby resident. We hope the man recovers soon and that the police can find out what happened.
As the investigation continues, authorities are working to piece together the events leading up to the fire. They are urging witnesses or anyone with potential information to assist in their inquiries.
This tragic event has left the community in shock, and support services are being made available to those affected. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.