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Ellena Cruse

First picture of man found dead on side of lane in Ilford

Police are appealing for information about the movements of Vladislavs Radionovs in the days and weeks before he was found dead. (Picture: Met police)

This is the first picture of a man who was found dead at the side of lane in east London.

Vladislavs Radionovs, 57, was discovered in Oaks Lane in Ilford on Saturday and declared dead at the scene, Met Police said.

A post mortem examination held at East Ham Mortuary on Sunday found his cause of death to be a head injury.

The Latvian national's next of kin have been notified by police.

A murder investigation has been launched after the victim's body was found in a rural lane near a footpath area of Aldborough Hatch Farm.

Oaks Lane in Ilford where a man's body was found on Saturday (Google Maps)

Police are appealing for anyone who had contact with Mr Radionovs in the days before his death.

Det Chf Insp Katherine Goodwin said: "While we remain open-minded, I believe it is likely that Mr Radionovs was taken to the path after being assaulted somewhere else and was left there at some time between late on the evening of Friday, November 1 and the early hours on Saturday morning when he was found.

“I am keen to speak with anyone who was in the area during that time. Were you walking your dog in the area? Did you jog or cycle in the area? Did you notice any vehicles acting suspiciously?

“If you knew Vladislavs, when was the last time you saw him? I am trying to piece together a picture of his life in the days and weeks prior to the discovery of his body. If you know anything, no matter how insignificant it may seem, please do contact us.”

Anyone with information should contact homicide detectives on 0208 785 8244 or call 101 quoting CAD 1823/02 November. You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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