Police have released the first photo of Andrew Clark, 43, who tragically died after being brutally attacked outside a Sainsbury’s store in Beckenham. A 29-year-old man has now been charged with his murder.
Mr Clark was assaulted outside the supermarket on Upper Elmers End Road in Bromley on the evening of Sunday, 16 March. Emergency services were called to the scene at 8:24pm, where paramedics treated him for severe head injuries before transporting him to a major trauma centre.
Despite their best efforts, Mr Clark died three days later on Wednesday, 19 March.
On Tuesday, 25 March, Demiesh Williams, 29, of Fir Tree Gardens, Croydon, was charged with murder. He had initially been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent, but the charge was upgraded following Mr Clark’s death.
Williams appeared before the Old Bailey on Tuesday, where he was remanded in custody. He is due to appear again in court on Tuesday, 10 June.
In a statement, the Metropolitan Police confirmed Mr Clark’s identity and said that his family is being supported by specially trained officers as they come to terms with the devastating loss.
A spokesperson for the Met added:
“We continue to appeal for any witnesses or those with footage of the incident to come forward as the investigation continues.”
The motive for the attack remains unclear, and detectives are urging anyone who may have seen the incident or has relevant information to contact police.
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, quoting reference CAD 6023/16Mar, or to contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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