Detectives have launched a murder investigation after a 43-year-old man died in hospital following an assault in Hayes on Monday evening (4 March).
Shortly before 8:10pm, police and the ambulance service were called to reports of an assault on Dawley Avenue. The London Ambulance Service took the man to hospital where he sadly later died.
A special post-mortem examination is scheduled to take place later this week.
In a significant development, yesterday (March 5), an 18-year-old man was apprehended in Derbyshire in connection with the assault. He is currently in police custody and is expected to be transferred to a London police station for further questioning.
Acting Detective Chief Inspector Rebecca Woodsford said: “We have launched a murder investigation after a 43-year-old man died in hospital following an assault in Uxbridge in the evening of Monday, 4 March.
“I know this will be concerning to local residents, however I want to reassure them and the man’s family that we are working around the clock to establish what has happened.
“On Tuesday, a man was arrested on suspicion of murder.
“Our investigation is in its early stages and I am keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed anything out of the ordinary. Please get in touch with police or Crimestoppers.”
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the police by calling 101, quoting reference CAD 6741/04Mar. Alternatively, to remain anonymous individuals can call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
