Police investigation after man found ‘on fire’ dies in south London
Written by News on 18/09/2020
Police are investigating the death of a man who was found “on fire” in south London.
Officers were called to Commonside East in Mitcham at 6.12am on Thursday to reports of a “man on fire”, the Metropolitan Police said.
He was declared dead at the scene, with inquiries yet to establish his identity, the force added.
His death is being treated as “unexplained” and homicide detectives are currently investigating how he died, a spokesman said.
A post-mortem examination will be carried out in due course.
Any witnesses or anyone with information is asked to call police via 101 quoting CAD 1135/17Sep. To remain anonymous, please contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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