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Murder investigation launched after fatal assault in Chiswick

Murder investigation launched after fatal assault in Chiswick

BBC News19-06-2025
A murder investigation has been launched after a 75-year-old man was fatally attacked in west London.The Metropolitan Police were called on 12 October by the London Ambulance Service to an unconscious man at a residential address in Carlton Road, Chiswick. The man was pronounced dead at the scene and later identified as John Murray. A post-mortem examination found the initial cause of death was a head injury but a pathology test later found the injury had been caused by an assault.
Police said Mr Murray had moved to Chiswick after retiring.He was a father and grandfather, and a well-liked neighbour who always offered to help others in the community. He was often seen riding his motorbike in the communal gardens, which is where neighbours last saw him on 12 October, the day he died.In a statement, Mr Murray's family said: "As a family, we are devastated and in complete shock to learn that our dad and grandad was murdered. "We are struggling to comprehend why someone would harm a 75-year-old defenceless man in his own home."Det Ch Insp Brian Howie from the Met's Specialist Crime Command, which is leading the investigation, said: "As part of our investigation, we need the public's help to piece together what exactly took place."Every piece of information, no matter how small, could be crucial. "If you were in the Chiswick area, especially near Carlton Road on Saturday, 12 October, you may be able to assist our investigation."
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