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Man found dead at London football club’s stadium

From The Punch · () English

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  • Police are investigating the death of a man found at The Valley stadium, home to English football club Charlton Athletic.
  • The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday morning, and the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • Charlton Athletic is cooperating with the investigation and has expressed condolences to the deceased's family and friends.

Charlton Athletic Football Club is assisting police with an investigation following the discovery of a man's body at its stadium, The Valley, on Tuesday morning. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, and the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Championship club confirmed the ongoing investigation in a statement released Tuesday evening. "The death remains under investigation," Charlton stated. The club urged anyone with information or who may have witnessed the incident to contact the police, providing a reference number for the inquiry.

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.

— Charlton AthleticThe club's statement expressing condolences following the discovery of a man's body at their stadium.

Charlton Athletic extended its deepest sympathies to the deceased man's family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time. The club emphasized its full cooperation with authorities and requested that the privacy of those affected be respected.

In its statement, the club clarified that there is "no suggestion of any wrongdoing on the part of the club." Charlton also acknowledged and thanked its staff for their professional response to what it described as a "particularly difficult and distressing situation."

There is no suggestion of any wrongdoing on the part of the club.

— Charlton AthleticThe club's statement assuring that it is not implicated in the incident.
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