Police investigate unexplained death after body found in Brixton Hill

Police investigate the death of a man in Brixton Hill, Lambeth
Police investigate the death of a man in Brixton Hill, Lambeth
Jason Bell

Detectives are probing into the mystery surrounding the death of a man in south London.

The 44-year-old man’s body was discovered in the street on Monday morning in Brixton Hill, Lambeth.

Police were called to New Park Road by the London Ambulance Service shortly before 7am.

His death is currently being treated as suspicious and a crime scene remains in place.

A Met spokesperson said: “Officers attended and found the body of a 44-year-old man.

“His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

“A post-mortem examination will be scheduled in due course.”

Detectives are leading enquiries from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command and no arrests have been made.

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