A shocking discovery was made in Westminster this week as authorities found a man dead in a flat described as 'uninhabitable' due to a severe bat infestation.
Emergency services were called to the property after concerns were raised about the occupant's welfare. What they encountered was a scene of utter squalor, with the flat overrun by bats and littered with debris.
Deplorable Living Conditions
Neighbours reported seeing bats flying in and out of the property for months, with one resident stating: 'We knew something wasn't right, but we never imagined it was this bad.'
Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the man's death and the shocking state of the property. Environmental health officers were called to assess the bat infestation, which had apparently been ongoing for some time.
Community Shocked
Local councillors have expressed their horror at the situation, with one describing it as 'a tragic failure on multiple levels'. The case has raised serious questions about how such extreme living conditions could go unnoticed in central London.
Forensic teams remain at the scene as authorities work to determine the exact cause of death and how long the bats had been present in the property.
