Man dies after falling from Tate Modern gallery in London

A man has died after he fell from the Tate Modern gallery in London. The Metropolitan police have confirmed the death and is treating it as "unexpected but not thought to be suspicious".

The man died at the scene at about 10.45am on Friday morning. Emergency services were called and attempted to save his life, but were unsuccessful. As of 8pm on Friday, a cordon remains in place.

The Met Police are thought to be working to identify the man in order to notify his family.

The Tate Modern said the gallery had closed for the day, adding: "We are very sad to report that a member of the public passed away at Tate Modern this morning. The police are not treating the event as suspicious, but we have closed the gallery for the day as a mark of respect. All our thoughts are with the person's family and friends at this time."