A man has been rushed to hospital fighting for his life after suffering from self-inflicted burns.

Police were called to Skerne Road in Kington at around half past midnight today (Wednesday, October 11).

London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade also attended the scene.

A man in his 40s was taken to hospital after suffering burns and his condition has been described by police as “life-threatening”.

His next of kin are aware.

The man’s issues are thought to be self-inflicted and the incident is not thought by police to be suspicious.

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called at 00:32hrs on Wednesday, 11 October to concerns for the welfare of a man in Skerne Road, Kingston. 

“Officers attended along with the London Ambulance Service and the London Fire Brigade. 

“A man aged in his 40s was taken to hospital in a life-threatening condition after suffering burns.

“His next of kin have been informed. 

“His injuries are thought to have been self-inflicted and the incident is not being treated as suspicious.”