An investigation has been launched after a man died in So uth London. Police rushed to Fernwood Avenue in Streatham, at around 2.25pm on Friday (April 5), to reports of an altercation at a home.
Upon arrival police found a man in his 50s unresponsive. He was taken to hospital in a critical condition but died on Saturday.
A 38-year-old man was arrested at the scene. He has been bailed pending further enquiries.
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Police believe they know the victim's identity but enquiries are ongoing to identify and locate next of kin.
An urgent police investigation is underway. A crime scene remains in place.
Anyone with information who has yet to speak with police is asked to call 101 and quote reference 3838/05apr. DCI Laura Nelson, from Specialist Crime, said: “I know that local people will be shocked and upset by this incident.
“I share their concerns and assure them that my colleagues and I are doing all we can to establish what led to this tragic death. At this early stage, I must retain an open mind.
“A post-mortem examination will be held in due course, and this, along with other lines of enquiry will help to establish exactly what happened.”
Elsewhere in the capital a man has been killed in North London. Police raced to Northumberland Park in Tottenham, at about 5.50am this morning (April 7) to reports of the stabbing.
There they found the victim - a man - who was unresponsive and pronounced dead at the scene. No arrests have been made.
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