A man who died after falling from Richmond Bridge on Friday was at the centre of a number of police investigations and legal orders, it has emerged.

An inquest was opened this week into the death of Neeraj Sharma, aged 40, who had been charged with perverting the course of justice in relation to a stabbing in Twickenham and serious antisocial behaviour.

A witness reported that Mr Sharma, of Queens Road, Twickenham fell from the bridge onto the riverside path at around 7.18pm on Friday.

Roads sealed off around Richmond Bridge. Credit: @robinnarayan

A team of emergency workers from the London Ambulance Services (LAS) and the police were called, however he was declared dead at the scene.

The bridge was closed off for several hours while police investigated the incident.

It has subsequently emerged that Mr Sharma was involved in a number of on-going court cases, including an appearance that was due to take place at Wimbledon Magistrates Court on Monday this week - three days after his death.

Air ambulance called to stabbing in Queens Road, Twickenham. Credit: Nub.

Mr Sharma was facing prosecution related to a serious stabbing close to his home at Queens Road, on November 18 last year. Emergency services sealed off the area and the London Air Ambulance landed close to the scene to treat the victim.

He was charged with intent to pervert the course of justice in relation to the offence and subsequently re-arrested over a breach of bail conditions.

A second man, Oliver Huegdon, 39, of Kingston Road in Teddington, has been charged with attempted murder in relation to the stabbing.

Following the stabbing, the police took the unusual step of seeking a closure order of Mr Sharma's home in Queens Road on the grounds it was at the centre of serious antisocial behaviour and nuisance.

Closure notice posted to door of Queens Road property. Credit: Metropolitan Police

The police tweeted about the closure of Mr Sharma's home in January, saying: "Metropolitan Police Twickenham have obtained a full closure order for an address on Queens Road, Twickenham, due to persistent and ongoing ASB issues and criminal investigations that were detrimental to the local community."

A court application to continue the closure under Section 82 of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 was due to be held on Monday.

The Metropolitan Police say no officers were pursuing Mr Sharma - or present - when he fell from the bridge.

On Friday, a police spokesman said: "Police were called by London Ambulance Services at 7.18pm to Bridge Street, Richmond, after a man was reported to have fallen from height from Richmond Bridge.

"The death is being treated as unexpected, though initial enquiries suggest it is not suspicious."

The police have been asked if they wish to make any further comment.