Hollow Pond Leytonstone unconscious man dies near lake

The man was found unconscious by Hollow Pond <i>(Image: Google Maps)</i>
The man was found unconscious by Hollow Pond (Image: Google Maps)
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A man has died after he was found unconscious near a lake in Leytonstone, London Now reports.

The 19-year-old was discovered near Hollow Pond shortly before 7am yesterday (February 11), with the Metropolitan Police and London Ambulance Service called to the scene.

As reported by our sister title London Now, emergency services were seen on Whipps Cross Road.

The man was located unconscious and was pronounced dead a short time later.

Officers believe they know his identity and are now making efforts to inform his next of kin.

The case has been referred to a coroner, with the death being treated as unexpected but not suspicious.

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