Police have launched a murder investigation after an 85-year-old man was found dead at a property in south London.
A 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after officers made the discovery at an address on Churchmore Road in Streatham on Friday afternoon.
He remains in custody.
The elderly victim was found with a number of injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, the Metropolitan Police said.
Formal identification is yet to take place and a post-mortem examination will be carried out in due course.
Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Lee, from specialist crime south, who is leading on the investigation, said: “We are working hard to piece together the events that unfolded in Churchmore Road yesterday, and offer our heartfelt condolences to the family of the victim and those affected by this tragic incident.
“I would like to thank those that are speaking to police and supporting the investigation already.
“We will continue to have an increased presence in the area whilst we continue our inquiries.
“We are not currently looking for any other suspects.”
Anybody with information can contact the police on 101, quoting crime reference 3581/04JUL.
