Man found dead with head injuries in Lambeth property, murder probe launched

A man in his 30s was discovered with serious head injuries at an address in Poynders Road, Lambeth, and pronounced dead at the scene. The Metropolitan Police has opened a murder investigation.

Murder investigation opened after man found dead at Lambeth address

The Metropolitan Police has launched a murder investigation following the death of a man at a property in Poynders Road, Lambeth, The Independent reports.

Officers were called to the address at around 8.35pm on Friday after a report from the London Fire Brigade. A man in his 30s was found with serious head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Firefighters had attended to gain entry to the property. A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: "Upon gaining entry, firefighters discovered the body of a man in the property. Despite the efforts of firefighters and paramedics, he was declared dead at the scene."

Detective Chief Inspector Alison Foxwell said police believed the incident to be isolated. "At this stage, we believe this was an isolated incident and there is no evidence to suggest any wider risk to the public," she said.

Foxwell appealed for witnesses to come forward. "I would urge anyone who was in the area, or who may have seen or heard anything unusual, to come forward and speak to us. Even the smallest piece of information could prove vital in helping us understand the circumstances surrounding this man's death."

Source: The Independent