Man Charged with Murder After Body Found in Hillingdon

Damien Lenihan Brought to Justice

Damien Lenihan, 37, with no fixed address, has been charged with the murder of 48-year-old Marek Smalec. Marek’s body was discovered at a home on Hillingdon Hill on 5 July.

Next Stop: Willesden Magistrates’ Court

Lenihan was formally charged on Sunday, 11 July, and is set to appear at Willesden Magistrates’ Court the very next day, Monday, 12 July.

Post-Mortem Reveals Brain Haemorrhage

A preliminary post-mortem on Thursday, 8 July, indicated that Marek died from a brain haemorrhage. Investigations are ongoing as police piece together the tragic events.

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