A Body has tragically been found at an EFL stadium with cops now launching a probe.
The grim discovery was made at Charlton Athletic‘s ground in London, known as The Valley, in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Emergency services rushed to the stadium where a 33-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.
The death is being treated as “unexpected” with police currently investigating the incident.
The force said it is considering the possibility that the man fell from a height before he died.
Charlton said they are assisting police with their enquiries.
A statement from the Football Club: “Charlton Athletic are supporting the police with their enquiries following the discovery of a deceased individual at The Valley on Tuesday morning.
“Police were called to the stadium today after an incident that occurred in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
“A male was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. The death remains under investigation.
“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.
“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.”