Kingston's Bentall Centre has been closed off after a man 'fell from a height' inside.
Several police vehicles were seen on Friday afternoon (February 7) outside the shopping centre in Dolphin Street from around 1pm.
Police reportedly turned members of the public away from the centre.
Image from the scene by Kamran Rajaby - IG: @kamvision
Police confirmed a man had fallen from a height inside the building, but his injuries were not thought to be life-threatening.
A spokesman confirmed the man has been taken to hospital.
Officers and #LAS were called at 12:55hrs to #BentallCentre #Kingston to reports of a man fallen . The man was taken to hospital where his condition is not life threatening. The public are thanked for their co-operation while emergency services attended this incident.
— Kingston Police (@MPSKingston) February 7, 2020
Eyewitnesses at the scene said the man looked to be in his 20s or 30s.
As of 3pm, it is understood the centre has reopened to the public.
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