A tragic incident unfolded in Forster Park, SE6, on Monday, April 8, when a 45-year-old man was discovered unresponsive and subsequently pronounced dead at the scene.
Metropolitan Police officers were summoned to Forster Park at 4.42pm following reports of the man’s condition. Despite the arrival of ambulances and medical personnel, the man could not be revived and was declared deceased on-site.
In a statement, a spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police confirmed the details of the incident, stating, “We were called to Forster Park, SE6 at 16:42hrs on Monday, 8 April after a 45-year-old man was found non-responsive. Ambulances attended, sadly he was declared dead at the scene.”
The spokesperson further mentioned that the circumstances surrounding the man’s death are being treated as non-suspicious. They added, “The death is being treated as non-suspicious, and a file will be prepared for HM’s Coroner.
While the exact cause of the man’s death remains undisclosed, authorities are working to compile information for the coroner’s investigation.
Forster Park, located in the London Borough of Lewisham, serves as a popular recreational spot for residents in the area. The incident has left the community shocked and saddened by the sudden loss.
As investigations continue, the thoughts of the community are with the family and loved ones of the deceased during this difficult time.