Detectives from the Homicide and Major Crime Command investigating the death of a man in Westminster are now treating it as murder.
At approximately 05:50hrs on Friday, 12 August, police were called to Hyde Park, W2 after a member of the public found a man with injuries.
Officers attended and found a man deceased. Enquiries continue to establish the man’s identity and inform next of kin.
Whilst a post-mortem examination held on Saturday, 13 August, at Westminster Mortuary did not ascertain a cause of death it showed that the man was the victim of an assault.
Police cordons were put in place at the scene, which is near the mosaic to commemorate The Reformers’ Tree in Hyde Park.
Detectives from the Homicide and Major Crime Command are investigating. No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.
Anyone who witnessed anything suspicious or has information that may assist the investigation is asked to call police via 101. To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111