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Dead body found at UK football stadium as club issues 'distressing' statement

Cops have launched an urgent probe after a body was found at an EFL football stadium in the early hours of Monday morning

[A body has been found at Charlton Athletic's stadium, triggering a police investigation at the ground]

A body has been found at Charlton Athletic's stadium, triggering a police investigation at the ground(Image: Phoebe Jenner/PA Media Assignments)

A body has been found at Charlton Athletic's stadium, triggering a police investigation. Emergency services raced to The Valley in the early hours of Monday morning, where a 33-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Met Police officers are treating the death as "unexpected" as they probe the circumstances surrounding the incident. The force revealed it is considering the possibility that the man fell from a height before he died. Addicks bosses confirmed they are fully assisting cops with their ongoing enquiries.

A spokesperson for the Championship club said: "Charlton Athletic are supporting the police with their enquiries following the discovery of a deceased individual at The Valley on Tuesday morning.

[Emergency services raced to The Valley in the early hours of Monday morning]

Emergency services raced to The Valley in the early hours of Monday morning(Image: Getty Images)

"Police were called to the stadium today after an incident that occurred in the early hours of Monday morning. A male was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. The death remains under investigation.

"Anyone with information, or who may have witnessed the incident, is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference 2809/18AUG.

"Everyone at Charlton Athletic would like to express their deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the individual's family, friends and loved ones at this incredibly difficult time.

[Met Police officers are treating the death as 'unexpected' as they probe the circumstances surrounding the incident]

Met Police officers are treating the death as 'unexpected' as they probe the circumstances surrounding the incident(Image: Ben Peters/Focus Images Ltd/Shutterstock)

"The club are continuing to assist the authorities with their enquiries and respectfully ask that the privacy of those affected is respected.

"There is no suggestion of any wrongdoing on the part of the club. Charlton Athletic would also like to thank its staff for the professionalism they have shown while dealing with a particularly difficult and distressing situation."

A Met spokesperson said: "At around 11:15hrs on Tuesday, 18 August, officers attended The Valley stadium on Floyd Road, Charlton following concerns for the welfare of a person.

"Officers attended alongside the London Ambulance Service and located a 33-year-old man, who was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed and continue to be supported.

"Officers are investigating the possibility that the man had fallen from height prior to his death. The death is being treated as unexpected, and an investigation is ongoing."

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