Man Found Dead After Being Set on Fire in Mitcham

Police rushed to Commonside East, Mitcham, just after 6am on Thursday, 17 September, following shocking reports of a man on fire.

Body Discovered at Scene

Officers arrived to find a man’s body. His identity remains unknown as detectives continue their enquiries.

Death Treated as Unexplained

The case is currently unexplained. A post-mortem will be scheduled to determine the cause of death.

Homicide Squad Takes Over Investigation

The Met’s Specialist Crime Command homicide detectives are leading the probe. They are probing all angles to uncover the full circumstances surrounding this grim incident.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 101 quoting CAD 1135/17Sep.

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