A MAN has tragically died after falling from scaffolding yesterday afternoon ( January 7).

Police were called to Fairway, Orpington after a man was reported to have fallen from height from scaffolding at 12.55pm. 

Officers attended with LAS and London's Air Ambulance.

Despite the efforts of paramedics, the man, aged in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The death is being treated as unexplained, but at this stage is not thought to be suspicious.

Police have confirmed that the Health and Safety Executive has been informed.