33-year-old man found dead at Charlton Athletic's The Valley

A 33-year-old man was found dead at Charlton Athletic's The Valley stadium in south-east London on Tuesday morning, the Metropolitan Police said. Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.

Officers and paramedics from the London Ambulance Service were called to The Valley on Tuesday morning following concerns for the welfare of a person. The Metropolitan Police said the man was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed and are receiving support from officers.

Detectives are investigating the possibility that the man had fallen from height in the early hours of Monday morning.

Charlton Athletic confirmed the club was supporting police with their investigation following the discovery.

A spokesperson for the Championship club said: "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 inquiries and respectfully ask that the privacy of those affected is respected."

The club added there was no suggestion of any wrongdoing on its part and thanked its staff for their professionalism in dealing with a "particularly difficult and distressing situation". The death is currently being treated as unexpected as inquiries continue.