A MAN who fell to his death from Archway Bridge has been named.

David Bennett, 33, of Hillfield Mews, Hornsey, died of multiple injuries when he fell from the bridge over Archway Road, Highgate, five days after his birthday.

Police were called to reports of a man having climbed over railings and fallen.

Witnesses reported that he had taken a ladder to the bridge to climb over the barrier.

Mr Bennett was pronounced dead at the scene on Tuesday, October 19.

An inquest was opened and adjourned at Barnet Coroner’s Court on Tuesday, October 26.