Police appeal after man, 22, fell to death from height in Soho over bank holiday weekend

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was killed falling from a height in Soho over the May bank holiday weekend.

Ryley Harbord, 22, passed away in the early hours of Saturday following an incident at a home on Brewer Street, Westminster.

Despite the efforts of police officers, Harbord was pronounced dead at the scene in the party district shortly after 2am.

His death is being treated as unexpected and remains under investigation, the Metropolitan Police said in a statement.

Scotland Yard has called for anyone who saw or spoke to Ryley on Friday evening to come forward.

Police are particularly interested in hearing from those who had contact with him between 7pm on Friday and 2am on Saturday.

Detective Chief Inspector Anne Linton, who is leading the Met’s probe into Harbord’s death, said: “Our thoughts are with Ryley's family as they come to terms with this tragic loss.

“This is an unimaginably difficult time for them.”

She added: “Soho was bustling at the start of a Bank Holiday, which means there is a likelihood someone saw or spoke to Ryley.

“If this is you, you may hold really important information that helps us piece together the circumstances surrounding Ryley's death and we would ask you to please get in touch with us as soon as possible.”

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting 217/3May.

Alternatively, they can contact CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.