A murder investigation has been launched after a man died following a fight in Enfield.
Police were called to Green Street junction with Westmoor Road, EN3 at 0138hrs on Thursday, 4 September following reports of a fight in the street.
Officers and London Ambulance Service attended and found 51-year-old man suffering from head injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 0213hrs.
A 26-year-old man [A] was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder. He has been taken to an east London police station where he remains in custody.
Officers believe they know the identity of the deceased but formal identification awaits. Enquiries are underway to inform all next of kin.
A post-mortem examination is scheduled to take place at 1000hrs on Friday, 5 September at Whittington Hospital.
Officers from the Homicide and Major Crime Command (HMCC) are investigating.
Detective Chief Inspector Dave Whellams leads the investigation – he said:
“We know the area was busy with pedestrians and traffic at the time of the incident. A number of cars stopped in the vicinity of the scene and some spoke to police officers who were in attendance.
“I would appeal to anyone who witnessed this incident or the events prior to, or after the incident, to contact police.”
Anyone with information is asked to call the incident room on 0208 345 3775 or anonymously on Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
= This is not being linked to any other incident at this time.
