A man has been found dead inside a flat in New Malden.

The discovery was made by emergency services in Kingston Road at 9.05pm yesterday (February 14).

The man’s death is being treated as unexpected and is under investigation.

His next of kin have been informed.

Several flats were evacuated as a safety precaution but residents have since returned to their properties.

Protective equipment was used for officer safety due to substances being found during a search inside the address.

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called by the London Ambulance Service at 21:05hrs on Wednesday, 14 February to a flat on Kingston Road in New Malden following reports of a man found deceased.

“The death is currently being treated as unexpected and is under investigation. His next of kin has been informed.

“Due to a number of substances being found inside the address, protective equipment has been deployed for officer safety while a further search is carried out.

“Several flats were evacuated as a safety precaution. Residents have since returned to their properties.”