Photo of fatal attack victim released

A MAN has been charged with murder after a man attacked at a mental health facility died from his injuries.

Following an appeal by officers to locate Ronnell Dennis, 26, of Pield Heath Road, Hillingdon, he was arrested on Monday March 2 on suspicion of attempted murder.

Dennis was charged on Tuesday March 3 with attempted murder and appeared at Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday March 4, where he was remanded in custody.

The victim, 27-year-old David Siirak, died from his injuries in hospital on Wednesday March 4.

His next of kin have been informed. A post-mortem examination indicated cause of death as head injuries, but a final report awaits. Dennis appeared at Kingston Crown Court on Tuesday June 30, where the indictment was upgraded to murder. A trial date is set for Monday August 24.

The incident happened at a mental health facility in Pield Heath Road, Hillingdon, at around 5.10pm on Sunday, March 1.

David Siirak