Man Dies After Brutal Attack in Hayes Alleyway
Detectives are urgently hunting witnesses after a 37-year-old man died following a savage assault in Hayes.
Victim Found Unresponsive in Alley
Police and London Ambulance crews rushed to Station Road at 10.56pm on Saturday, April 25, after reports of an unresponsive man discovered in an alleyway. Tragically, Baljit Singh was pronounced dead at the scene. He is believed to have been a local resident. His next of kin have been informed.
Forensic Results Confirm Fatal Neck Compression
A post-mortem at Fulham mortuary on Monday, April 27, revealed the cause of death as compression to the neck. The Met’s Specialist Crime Command (Homicide) has launched a full investigation.
Detectives Seek Two Witnesses After Fatal Dispute
Detectives want to trace two individuals last seen with Mr Singh, after a disagreement reportedly turned violent. Detective Chief Inspector Helen Rance said:
“Mr Singh was subjected to a vicious assault; the severity of which has caused him to lose his life. My officers are working through hours of CCTV footage and speaking with people in the area to establish what has happened and identify those responsible.”
She added:
“I would like to appeal directly to anyone who was in the vicinity of Station Road, Hayes from around 10pm onwards on Saturday night who may have seen the victim in company with two individuals. Alternatively, if anyone is aware of the victim’s movements earlier that day, we would be keen to hear from them.”
If you have any information, contact police on 101 or the incident room at 020 8721 4266, quoting reference CAD 8667/25APR.
