Murder investigation launched following assault in Southwark

The Met has launched a murder investigation after a 43-year-old man died in hospital days after he was reportedly assaulted in Southwark.

Officers were called at 02:55hrs on Saturday, 13 September to reports of an altercation. They attended the scene alongside the London Ambulance Service, where a man was taken to a central London hospital in a life-threatening condition. He sadly died on Wednesday, 17 September.

He has been named as Michael John Edwards, 43 of Nuneaton, Warwickshire. His family are being supported by specialist officers.

Detective Inspector Andy Griffin, who is leading the investigation, said:

“My team are working at pace to establish the full circumstances that led to Michael’s tragic death.

“Our thoughts remain with his family and friends at this very difficult time. They continue to be supported by specialist officers.”

Lewis Macleod, 36 (20.04.1989), of Hadleigh Road, Sunderland was charged on Monday, 15 September for one count of causing grievous bodily harm and one count of actual bodily harm.

He appeared at Croydon Magistrates’ Court. He has been remanded into custody.

The matter has been referred to Crown Prosecution Service for the charges to be reviewed.