In Romford, officials blocked a street after a man was found dead in a car.
The Met Police were called to Charlotte Gardens in Collier Row, Greater London at around 1 p.m. this afternoon (Monday July 26) after reports of a man in a car went unresponsive.
Unfortunately, one man was later pronounced dead at the scene.
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A Met Police spokesman said: “Police were called just before 1:00 pm on Monday, July 26th, after reports of an unresponsive man in a car in Charlotte Gardens, Romford.
“The police and the London Ambulance Service were present.
“Unfortunately, a 39-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.
“His next of kin know.
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“A scene guard stays on site while the officers continue their investigations.
“Death is currently being treated as unresolved.”
The road is still closed by the police and people are advised to avoid the area.
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