A deceased individual has been discovered at EFL Championship club Charlton Athletic's home ground, The Valley. A statement from the Addicks on Tuesday confirmed the discovery had been made earlier that day.
Charlton say they are cooperating with police following the incident, which is reported to have taken place in the early hours of Monday morning local time. A male was pronounced dead at the scene.
The club emphasizes there is no indication of any wrongdoing on their part, as per The Mirror.
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The statement read: "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 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.
"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.
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"The club are continuing to assist the authorities with their enquiries and respectfully ask that the privacy of those affected is respected.
"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."
On Saturday, Charlton hosted Derby County in their Championship season opener, claiming a hard-fought 2-1 comeback victory courtesy of goals from Lloyd Jones and Tyreece Campbell.
The Addicks now turn their attention to a London derby, making the trip to the London Stadium to face West Ham United on Saturday.
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