A man died after falling from a major road bridge in Sidcup yesterday.
Police were called to the Sidcup bypassto reports of concerns for the welfare of a man at around 11.45am.
He reportedly fell from a height and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Met said there was "prior police contact with the deceased man".
As a result, the matter has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct, who have taken the decision to independently investigate.
A number of road closures were in place.
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