A murder investigation has been launched after the body of man was found by joggers in a park in Feltham.
Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie, leading the investigation from the Met’s Homicide Command said:“Members of the public called us shortly after 7:40am reporting that they’d found a man’s body in Hanworth Park. We now know that the victim is 19-year-old Tyler Donnelly, who was from Feltham.
“Tyler left his home around 9.10pm on Wednesday and rode his bike along Elmwood Avenue and at some stage entered the park. He never returned home.
“If you were in the park and saw something, regardless of the reason you were there, please do get in touch. Our focus is on what happened to Tyler and who was responsible.
“Similarly, if you were driving through Elmwood Avenue, returning home or out walking, did you notice anything? Did you perhaps see Tyler, who was wearing dark clothing, riding his grey bike or did you see him with anyone?
“The H25 bus route goes through Elmwood Avenue, were you travelling through this area on Wednesday or in the early hours of Thursday? Did you see Tyler or anyone matching his description?
“Tyler’s family and friends are inconsolable after receiving the worst possible news imaginable – our thoughts are with them and they are being supported by specialist officers.”
Police were called at 7.40am on Thursday, 25 January to reports of an unresponsive man at Hanworth Park.
Officers attended. At the scene, the body of 19-year-old Tyler Donnelley was found. He had been stabbed.
Next of kin were notified, but formal identification awaits.
A post-mortem examination will conducted in due course.
An extensive crime scene remains in place at the park. This is expected to be the case for some days to come.
There have been no arrests.
Chief Superintendent Sean Wilson, leading policing in Hounslow, said:“It saddens me to see another young life so needlessly cut short and I urge anyone who has information about who is responsible to get in touch with the investigation team.
“I know that this incident will be a shock for those living and working in the area and my officers will be conducting additional patrols to provide reassurance to the community.
“If you are worried or have concerns please do approach those officers or get in touch with your local neighbourhood policing team.
“I thank you for your patience and understanding as our specialist teams work at the scene and make their enquiries.”
Information can be provided to the investigation team via our Public Portal (mipp.police.uk) which can also be accessed by scanning the QR code below:
Anyone with information or footage relating to this incident can also call police on 101 or Tweet on ‘X’ @MetCC quoting 1197/25JAN.
To remain 100% anonymous call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.
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