Murder probe launched after man dies following 'assault' in Bexley

A 42-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody in connection with the case
The man, 41, died on Saturday afternoon after being taken to hospital by London's Air Ambulance in a critical condition a day earlier
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David Child21 June 2020
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Police have launched a murder probe after a man died following reports of an assault in Bexley.

Officers were called by the London Ambulance Service to The Parade in Crayford shortly after 4pm on Friday amid reports a man had been assaulted.

Those attending the scene found an unresponsive 41-year-old man, the Metropolitan Police said in a statement on Sunday.

The man was rushed to hospital by London's Air Ambulance in a critical condition. He died on Saturday afternoon, with his family present.

A post-mortem examination into his death will be held in due course, the Met said, with homicide detectives from the Specialist Crime Command investigating.

A 42-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.

Witnesses or anyone with information is asked to call police via 101, quoting reference CAD 5028/19June.

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