A man was taken to hospital after collapsing in Sidcup.

The incident happened in Church Road at about 4.30pm yesterday (July 20) when temperatures were reaching 30C.

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Emergency services at the scene | Picture: Update News

The road was temporarily shut while the man was treated by London Ambulance Service.

The sweltering temperatures in London prompted Public Health England to issue a health warning at the start of the week.

Read our guide on how to cope with the heatwave as temperatures have exceeded 30C.

Did you see what happened? Email jake.bacon@london.newsquest.co.uk