told The Telegraph<\/a>: \u201cAt around 11:15hrs on Tuesday, 18 August, officers attended the Valley stadium on Floyd Road, Charlton following concerns for the welfare of a person.<\/p>\n\u201cOfficers attended alongside the London Ambulance Service and located a 33-year-old man, who was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.<\/p>\n
\u201cHis next of kin have been informed and continue to be supported.<\/p>\n
\u201cOfficers are investigating the possibility that the man had fallen from height prior to his death.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe death is being treated as unexpected, and an investigation is ongoing.\u201d<\/p>\n
Charlton, who play in the Championship, opened their new season at home to Derby County with a 2-1 win on Saturday.<\/p>\n
In a statement, the club said it was supporting the police\u2019s investigation.<\/p>\n
\u201cEveryone at Charlton Athletic would like to express their deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the individual\u2019s family, friends and loved ones at this incredibly difficult time,\u201d read the club statement.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe club are continuing to assist the authorities with their enquiries and respectfully ask that the privacy of those affected is respected.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere is no suggestion of any wrongdoing on the part of the club. Charlton Athletic would also like to thank its staff for the professionalism they have shown while dealing with a particularly difficult and distressing situation.\u201d<\/p>\n
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