Charlton Athletic, home to Kenyan duo Collins Sichenje and Timothy ‘Babu’ Ouma, say they are helping police with investigations following the discovery of a deceased 33-year-old man at the club’s stadium – The Valley – on Tuesday, 18 August.
As per the club, police officers were called to the stadium after an incident that occurred in the early hours of Monday morning, with a male pronounced dead at the scene. “Charlton Athletic are supporting the police with their enquiries following the discovery of a deceased individual at The Valley on Tuesday morning,” the club statement read.“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.STARS ABROAD: Two Kenyans feature for English clubs in midweek action”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. The club are continuing to assist the authorities with their enquiries and respectfully asks that the privacy of those affected is respected.”
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According to the BBC, detectives are investigating the possibility that the man had fallen from a height in the early hours of Monday morning, and that the death is currently being treated as unexpected as inquiries continue. Charlton added that there was no suggestion of wrongdoing on the part of the club, adding: “Charlton Athletic would also like to thank its staff for the professionalism they have shown while dealing with a particularly difficult and distressing situation.” The Valley, which has a capacity of 27,111, has been the home of Charlton Athletic Football Club since 1919, though with significant periods of exile between 1923 and 1924, and from 1985 to 1992.