A deceased individual was discovered at The Valley, Charlton Athletic's stadium, on Tuesday morning, the club announced in a statement. Police were called to the ground after an incident that reportedly occurred in the early hours of Monday morning.
A male was pronounced dead at the scene. The death is currently under investigation, and the club is cooperating with authorities. Police are asking anyone with information or who may have witnessed the incident to contact them on 101, quoting reference 2809/18AUG.
Charlton Athletic expressed their deepest sympathies to the family, friends, and loved ones of the deceased. The club stated that they are continuing to assist the authorities and requested that the privacy of those affected be respected. The club also emphasized that there is no suggestion of any wrongdoing on their part.
Staff at Charlton Athletic were thanked for their professionalism in handling the distressing situation. The club most recently played at The Valley on Saturday, defeating Derby County 2-1 in their opening Championship match of the season.