Police have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man in North London. Officers were called to a property on Moselle Avenue, N22, at approximately 9.45pm on Friday, 20 September, after concerns were raised for the occupant’s welfare.
Upon arrival, officers forced entry into the flat and discovered the body of 40-year-old Marvin Dixon. His family has been informed and is being supported by specialist officers. Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Specialist Crime Command are leading the investigation.
A post-mortem examination conducted on Sunday, 22 September, determined the cause of death to be blunt force trauma.
On the same day, a 36-year-old man was arrested in Edmonton on suspicion of murder. He remains in custody at a North London police station.
Police are urging anyone with information related to the case to contact them by calling 101 and quoting reference CAD 8320/20Sep. For those who wish to remain anonymous, information can be shared via Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
