A man has been hospitalised after falling from a building window in Petts Wood while police were executing a search warrant. The incident took place on Sunday, January 29, at approximately 4:30 am.
Police were called to an address on Petts Wood Lane in response to the execution of a search warrant. During the operation, the man attempted to escape the building and accidentally fell from a window, sustaining injuries in the process.
Emergency services promptly arrived at the scene, and the injured individual was transported to the hospital for medical attention. His current condition and the extent of his injuries have not been disclosed.
A crime scene has been established at the address, and the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident remains ongoing.
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police stated, “Officers attended an address on Petts Wood Lane, Petts Wood at around 04:34 hrs on Sunday, 29 January to execute a search warrant. A man fell from a window as he tried to escape from the building. He sustained some injuries during the fall and has been taken to the hospital. A crime scene remains in place at the address, and enquiries are ongoing.
Further details about the nature of the search warrant and the events leading up to the incident have not been provided at this time. The investigation will continue to shed light on the incident, and updates will be provided as they become available.
