Two teenagers have died after falling from a sixth-floor balcony at a party in Deptford, south-east London. The 18-year-old man and 19-year-old woman were pronounced dead at the scene in Knights Tower, Wharf Street, shortly after midnight.
Police have described the incident as a tragic accident and are not treating the deaths as suspicious. Inspector Shaun Carre-Brown urged any witnesses to come forward.
A resident from a nearby building reported seeing the couple on the balcony. He said they appeared to be 'frolicking' and less than ten minutes later heard a loud bang. Another neighbour, Samson Oguntayo, said he saw the man lifting the woman onto the banister, suggesting they were engaging in dangerous behaviour.
Detective Chief Superintendent Helen Millichap expressed condolences, stating that the victims were students at a local college. She confirmed that the college would provide support to affected students.
