Officers from the Metropolitan Police were called to Danson Park in Bexleyheath, South East London, at 10:36 pm on Tuesday, August 18, following reports of an unresponsive person. Paramedics attended alongside police and discovered a 16-year-old girl, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police investigation and next-of-kin notified
The girl's next-of-kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers, according to a Met Police spokesperson. The death is being treated as unexpected but, at this stage, is not believed to be suspicious. A post-mortem examination will be carried out in due course.
Details of the incident
The Met Police spokesperson stated: "At 22:36hrs on Tuesday, 18 August, police were called to reports of a person found unresponsive in Danson Park, Bexleyheath. Officers attended alongside paramedics and a 16-year-old girl was sadly declared dead at the scene. Her next-of-kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. Her death is being treated as unexpected but at this stage, is not believed to be suspicious. A post-mortem examination will be held in due course."
Community response and next steps
No arrests have been made, and police have not released further details about the circumstances leading to the girl's death. The investigation remains ongoing, with the post-mortem examination expected to provide further clarity. The local community has been left shocked by the incident, though authorities have not indicated any wider public safety concerns.
