A murder investigation has been launched after the body of a man was found in Tottenham.
Police were called by a member of the public at approximately 17:00hrs on Tuesday, 17 November, to reports of the body of a man found near Park View Road, Tottenham.
London Ambulance Service was called but the man – believed to be in his 30s – was pronounced dead at the scene. Police believe they know the identity of the man but his next of kin have not been informed at this time.
A post-mortem examination held on Thursday, 19 November, at Haringey Mortuary gave cause of death as blunt force trauma to the head and neck.
Detectives from the Homicide and Major Crime Command investigate, led by Detective Chief Inspector Jamie Piscopo.
A 44-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder – he remains in custody at a north London police station.
Any witnesses, or anyone with information that may assist the investigation, should call the incident room on 020 8345 3715 or the the police non-emergency line on 101. To remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or use crimestoppers-uk.org.