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Westminster chimney death: 20-year-old man dies after seven-storey fall in London | Westminster chimney death: 20-year-old man dies after seven-storey fall in London |
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A man has died after falling down the chimney of a seven-storey building in London. | A man has died after falling down the chimney of a seven-storey building in London. |
The incident took place at a residential property in Great Cumberland Place in Westminster. | The incident took place at a residential property in Great Cumberland Place in Westminster. |
Police discovered the body of a 20-year-old man shortly before 1am. | Police discovered the body of a 20-year-old man shortly before 1am. |
London Fire Brigade, Air Ambulance and Ambulance Service also attended but the man could not be saved. | London Fire Brigade, Air Ambulance and Ambulance Service also attended but the man could not be saved. |
Metropolitan Police say that they believe he was sitting on the roof of the property when he fell backwards into the chimney. | Metropolitan Police say that they believe he was sitting on the roof of the property when he fell backwards into the chimney. |
The man’s family has been notified. | |
Inspector Ian Bond of Westminster Police said: “This was a difficult and protracted recovery and is an excellent example of partnership working between all three emergency services. | Inspector Ian Bond of Westminster Police said: “This was a difficult and protracted recovery and is an excellent example of partnership working between all three emergency services. |
“Our thoughts are with the young man’s family at this sad time.” | “Our thoughts are with the young man’s family at this sad time.” |
With additional reporting by PA | With additional reporting by PA |
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