Murder Probe Underway After Man Found Dead in Lewisham Flat
Police have launched a murder investigation following the discovery of a man’s body in Lewisham. Officers were called to Torridon Road, SE6, at around 7am on Wednesday, 16 May after concerned residents reported not seeing the occupant for a while.
Man Found Dead with Suspicious Injuries
Emergency crews forced entry into the flat and found a man dead inside. Formal ID hasn’t been confirmed, but the deceased is believed to be a 54-year-old local man. Initially treated as non-suspicious, the case took a grim turn after medics spotted suspicious injuries during the body’s removal to the mortuary.
Post-Mortem Reveals Multiple Stab Wounds
A special post-mortem held at Greenwich Mortuary on Sunday, 19 May confirmed the cause of death as multiple stab wounds. A 39-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder on Saturday, 18 May but has since been bailed. He is due to return to the police station in mid-June.
Police Seek Witnesses to Aid Investigation
The Homicide and Major Crime Command continues to investigate. Detectives urge anyone with information to come forward. Call police on 0208 721 4005 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111. You can also send tips via Twitter.
