Police are investigating after a lifeless body was discovered at Charlton Athletic's stadium in London on Tuesday morning, August 18. Officers were called to the ground following an incident in the early hours of the morning, with a man being pronounced dead at the scene.
Club Statement Confirms Support for Police
In a statement, Charlton said: "Charlton Athletic are supporting the police with their enquiries following the discovery of a deceased individual at The Valley on Tuesday morning. Police were called to the stadium today after an incident that occurred in the early hours of Monday morning. A male was sadly pronounced dead at the scene."
The statement added: "The death remains under investigation. Anyone with information, or who may have witnessed the incident, is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference 2809/18AUG."
Club Expresses Condolences and Requests Privacy
Charlton Athletic expressed their sympathies, saying: "Everyone at Charlton Athletic would like to express their deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the individual's family, friends and loved ones at this incredibly difficult time. The club are continuing to assist the authorities with their enquiries and respectfully ask that the privacy of those affected is respected."
The club also clarified: "There 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."
Under-21 Match Relocated to Sparrows Lane
Earlier on Tuesday, Charlton had announced that a match involving their Under-21 side had been relocated from The Valley. They had been due to face Bolton Wanderers in the U21 Professional Development League. However, the fixture was subsequently moved to the Addicks' training ground at Sparrows Lane.
In a statement confirming the move, the club said: "Due to unforeseen circumstances, Charlton’s U21 Professional Development League fixture against Bolton Wanderers on Tuesday afternoon has been relocated from The Valley to Sparrows Lane." The statement added: "The club would like to apologies for any inconvenience caused to supporters planning to attend the fixture."
