Police in south London have launched a murder investigation after finding an 85-year-old man dead at a property on Churchmore Road in Streatham. The man had a number of injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. A 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody, with no additional suspects being sought. A post-mortem examination will be conducted, and police are maintaining an increased presence in the area while inquiries continue, offering condolences to the victim's family.
A 36-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody, with no one else sought in connection with the death.
The victim had a number of injuries, and a post-mortem examination will be carried out later to establish cause of death.
Det Ch Insp Sarah Lee expressed condolences to the victim's family and stated that an increased police presence in the area will continue during the investigation.
Formal identification of the deceased man is yet to take place, and police are gathering details regarding the events that led to his death.
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