Man falls 20ft through a roof in Erith
As 29-year-old man fell 20ft through a roof in Erith - but escaped with a broken nose.
The accident happened at 9.16am yesterday (January 18) at the Anchor Bay Wharf in Manor Road.
Chris Hawkswell, tactical advisor for the London Ambulance Service (LAS) said: "Ambulance crew and teamleader have attended a man who fell 20ft through a roof in Erith."
The man suffered a broken nose and possible broken arm and was taken to Kings College Hospital as a precaution.
Met Police officers were called to the scene by paramedics but say no criminal activity has taken place.
The incident has been passed on to the Health and Safety Executive.
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