Police and forensics investigators were pictured at the scene of a death on a bridge over a major road. 

The images show emergency services presence on the bridge after a woman fell to her death onto the North Circular Road in South Woodford. 

Officers from the Metropolitan Police attended with the London Ambulance Service and the London Air Ambulance. 

East London and West Essex Guardian Series: Police were called to North Circular after reports that a woman had fallen from a bridge Police were called to North Circular after reports that a woman had fallen from a bridge (Image: Bob Grey)

 

A Met spokesperson said: "Police were called at 5.31pm on Friday, December 8 to reports that a woman had fallen from a bridge over the A406 near Charlie Brown's Roundabout [...]

"Despite the efforts of emergency services, a woman aged in her late 30s,  died at the scene. "

Enquiries are ongoing into the circumstances surrounding her death, and next of kin have been informed. 

If you feel affected by what has happened and wish to find support, you can contact the Samaritans on 116 123 via phone for a confidential chat or email jo@samaritans.org