Emergency crews rushed to a flat in Windsor House, Cumberland Market, Camden this evening following reports of a suspected chemical suicide.

At approximately 6p.m., emergency services, including the London Ambulance Service (LAS) and London Fire Brigade (LFB), responded to Flat  at Windsor House, where canisters believed to contain hazardous substances were found on scene.

The incident, prompted the setup of a Rendezvous Point at Redhill Street, with a hazardous materials protocol initiated by responding fire officers.

Scene Secured and Public Safety Measures

A coordinated response was activated involving paramedics, hazardous materials units, and Metropolitan Police officers. The area surrounding Windsor House has been cordoned off as a precaution due to the potential danger posed by chemical agents.

Authorities have not yet confirmed the identity of the deceased. No other injuries have been reported, and LAS confirmed that their teams were first on scene, working closely with fire crews to secure the property.

Ongoing Investigation

Metropolitan Police are leading the investigation and have not ruled out the involvement of dangerous substances. They are expected to conduct further forensic analysis inside the flat and examine the origin of the canisters discovered at the scene.

A source for the London Ambulance Service said:

“We responded to an incident on Cumberland Market this evening where a person was sadly pronounced deceased. Crews identified chemical hazards, and specialist teams were called in to assist.”

Local residents have been advised to avoid the area while emergency operations continue.

Mental Health Support

This tragic incident serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of mental health support and crisis intervention.

If you or someone you know is struggling, confidential help is available 24/7:

• Samaritans – Call 116 123 free anytime or visit www.samaritans.org
• Shout – Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 for immediate text-based support

An update from the London Ambulance service: A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said:

“We were called at 4.52pm yesterday (19 June) to reports of an unwell person in Cumberland Market, NW1.

“We sent an ambulance crew, paramedics in fast response cars and an incident response officer to the scene.

“Sadly a person was found dead at the scene.”