29/10/2014

Man's Body Found Impaled On Railings In West London

The body of a man has been found impaled on railings in west London.

Police believe the man may have slipped while attempting to climb the railings in Kensington.

The man, believed to be in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

A spokesman for the Metropolitan Police said: "There is nothing at this very early stage to indicate that the death is suspicious. Officers are at the scene and their enquiries continue."

(CD/JP)

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