At 10.59pm on Wednesday, 27 May, police were called to Stanstead Road, Catford, following concerns for the welfare of a man believed to be in his 20s inside a flat. Specialist officers and negotiators engaged with the man, who claimed access to explosives.
London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade also attended the scene. At 7.45am the next day, the man fell from an upper floor window of the property. He sustained multiple injuries and was taken to hospital, where he remains in a critical condition.
Nearby properties have been evacuated as officers maintain a cordon at the scene while enquiries continue. The Metropolitan Police have confirmed the incident is not terror-related.
During the operation, armed officers used CS gas inside the flat. The man was not shot by police during the incident.
The Met’s Directorate of Professional Standards has been notified. A mandatory referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct, ensuring independent scrutiny of police actions.
Authorities believe the incident is related to mental health issues.
Investigations remain ongoing as officers continue to secure the scene and monitor the situation in Catford.
Originally published by UKNIP.
