Four men found ‘slumped in the road’ and fitting in Kingston town centre are being attended to by ambulance services and police.
Initial reports from Kingston police believe the men are suffering from effects of taking ‘shared drugs’ and have closed the Eden Road area to pedestrians.
UPDATE: Adams Walk – Police called to four people unconscious on the floor fitting, believed that they have taken shared drugs. 1/2
— Kingston Police (@MPSKingston) January 27, 2016
Unconfirmed eyewitness reports suggest there may be a fifth man being attended to but police have yet to confirm this.
This is the incident at Adams Walk, please avoid area as the alleway is closed… https://t.co/DcdzWAEwfS
— Kingston Police (@MPSKingston) January 27, 2016
Shoppers have been warned to stay away from Adams Walk while emergency services, including at least four police cars and two ambulances, deal with the incident.
…cordons are currently in place closing off Adams Walk #Kingston whilst we investigate an ongoing incident. pic.twitter.com/5jy9DMWC8s
— Sgts Dave & Will (@MPSKingstonTnC) January 27, 2016
Sergeants policing Kingston town centre have posted images of traffic build up as roads remain cordoned off.
Picture courtesy of Ming Xia, with thanks
