In the ongoing %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_0%% murder investigation, two arrested in connection to the case. A man has died following an assault on Balham High Road. Detectives have arrested a 37-year-old man on suspicion of murder and a 30-year-old woman on suspicion of conspiracy to murder. Enquiries continue.
Police were called at around 15:40 on Sunday, 24 August to a report of a man assaulted on Balham High Road.
The victim — a 67-year-old man — was taken to hospital with potentially %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_1%% and sadly died on Friday, 5 September. His family are being supported by specialist %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_2%%.
Detective Chief Inspector Matthew %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_3%%, from the %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_4%% team, said:
"This is an incredibly sad incident where a 67-year-old man has lost his life after being seriously %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_5%% following a dispute in england/the-%%UKNIP_ANCHOR_6%%street/”>the street. We are working at pace on what is now a murder investigation."
On Friday, 5 September, officers %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_7%%:
- A 37-year-old man%%UKNIP_ANCHOR_8%%
- A 30-year-old woman%%UKNIP_ANCHOR_9%%
Both remain in custody for questioning. %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_10%%.
Appeal for witnesses and footage
Were you in the area, or driving along Balham High Road around 15:40 on Sunday, 24 August? Detectives particularly want to hear from anyone with mobile phone or %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_11%%.
- Call 101 quoting CAD 4647/24Aug
- Or post on X @MetCC with CAD 4647/24Aug
- If you have footage, upload it via the %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_12%% portal quoting the same CAD reference
