The death of a man, 64, is being investigated after he was unexpectedly found dead at an address in Plumstead.

Police were called to Chestnut Rise at around 11.25am today (Sunday, October 22) following reports of a man found dead.

His family have been informed.

Formal identification is yet to take place.

His death is currently being treated as unexpected and is under investigation.

There have been no arrests.

A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: “Police were called at about 11:25hrs on Sunday, 22 October to a residential address on Chestnut Rise, SE18 following reports of a man found deceased.

“Officers and the London Ambulance Service attended.
“A 64-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. His family has been informed.

“Formal identification has not taken place.

“The death is currently being treated as unexpected and is under investigation.

“There have been no arrests.”