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Underwood Street: Man critically injured in fall from building in Hoxton

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Sam Gelder

Published: 10:55 AM September 26, 2016    Updated: 10:40 AM October 14, 2020
The man was found in Underwood Street, Hoxton. (Picture: Google Maps)

The man was found in Underwood Street, Hoxton. (Picture: Google Maps) - Credit: Archant

A man is fighting for his life after falling from a building in Hoxton this morning.

Police were called to Underwood Street at 7.13am after he was found lying in the road.

A Scotland Yard spokesman said it was being treated as unexplained and the man is in critical condition in hospital.

Officers are still investigating and the road remains taped off.

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