Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Met Police launch a murder investigation after 43-year-old Michael John Edwards died in hospital days after a reported assault in Southwark.
On Saturday, September 13, at 02:55, officers were summoned in response to complaints of an altercation. They accompanied the London Ambulance Service to the location, where a guy in critical condition was transported to a hospital in Southwark. On Wednesday, September 17, he tragically passed away.
Michael John Edwards, 43, of Nuneaton, Warwickshire, is his name. Specialized officers are providing support to his family.
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.”
On Monday September 15, Lewis Macleod, 36 (20.04.1989), who lives at Hadleigh Road, Sunderland, was charged with one count of actual bodily harm, and one count of causing grievous bodily harm. Macleod appeared at Croydon Magistrates’ Court, where he was remanded in custody.
How do homicide investigations work in the case of the police?
In homicide cases, the police intervention is a methodical and thorough process intended to discover the facts of the investigation, identify suspects, and establish a solid case for prosecution.
Officers are the first to respond and maintain the crime scene so evidence is not contaminated. They set a perimeter around the crime scene and restrict access to evidence, photograph, and document the scene in notes.
They collect evidence right in front of them that may include weapons, blood samples, and personal items.
Witnesses at the crime scene are identified and interviewed for their first statement. They will examine the body of the victim, typically in the presence of detectives to gain additional evidential value when an autopsy is performed.