The police watchdog has confirmed it is investigating an incident involving the Met Police, where they were called to attend a man experiencing a suicidal episode that resulted in his death.
The Metropolitan Police rushed to a home in Peckham after reports a man was threatening to jump from a balcony. Officers allegedly tried to persuade him to come inside, but for a reason unclear at this time, they tasered him in this position and he fell several floors to the ground.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct said: “We received a mandatory referral from the force and declared an independent investigation the next day. Our investigation is in its initial stages and we have secured officers’ body worn footage as we begin gathering evidence.”
Detectives Chief Superintendent Seb Adjei-Addoh, in charge of policing for Lambeth and Southwark, said: “I know the community will be concerned about this tragic death and I share their concern.
“All police officers know that their actions will be scrutinised in situations such as these, and the Met is fully supporting the independent investigation by the IOPC.”
Information is scarce at this time but will likely become available soon.