A boy has reportedly ‘fallen from height’ in the vicinty of the Tate Modern this afternoon.
Police have arrested a teenager in connection with the incident, thought to have happened at around 3pm or shortly after.
Officers said they were currently awaiting an update on the boy’s condition. He was taken to hospital by the London Air Ambulance.
Officers are in the vicinity of the Tate Modern following an incident this afternoon.
A child fell from height and is being taken to hospital by London’s Air Ambulance.
We await an update on his condition.A teenager has been arrested in connection with the incident.
— Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) August 4, 2019
People inside the gallery have reported on social media not being allowed to leave while police deal with the incident.
“Currently in Tate Modern in the restaurant on 9th,” said one on Twitter.
“All exits closed as a major incident has happened outside! Police, Ambulance and an air ambulance.”
This story may be updated with further details as we get them.