[Image of Jairo Medina]
Detectives have named a man murdered in Hyde Park
At approximately 05:50hrs on Friday, 12 August, officers were called to Hyde Park, W2 after a member of the public found a man with injuries.
Officers attended and found a man deceased.
Next of kin have been informed. Formal identification has taken place and the victim can be named as Jairo Medina, 62, (12.05.54), a professional carer from Chelsea.
Whilst a post-mortem examination held on Saturday, 13 August, at Westminster Mortuary did not ascertain a cause of death it showed Mr Medina 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.
Officers are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen something suspicious in the area between the evening of Wednesday, 11 August and the early hours of Friday, 12 August prior to when Mr Medina’s body was found.
Detectives from the Homicide and Major Crime Command have launched a murder investigation. No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.
Officers are exploring various lines of enquiry and are keeping an open mind regarding the motive for Mr Medina’s murder.
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.