Man found murdered in alleyway
POLICE have released the first picture of a man killed after being strangled in a Hayes alleyway.
Officers are appealing for witnesses and information following the death of Baljit Singh shortly after 10.56pm on Saturday, April 25.
The 37-year-old, who is believed to have lived in the area, was pronounced dead at the scene on Station Road.
His next of kin have been informed.
The Metropolitan Police have opened a murder investigation - the fifth to be launched in the past week.
Officers want to trace two people he was seen with in the moments before his death.
They believe a “disagreement” may have taken place just before Mr Singh was attacked.
DCI Helen Rance said: “Mr Singh was subjected to a vicious assault; the severity of which has caused him to lose his life. My officers are working through hours of CCTV footage and speaking with people in the area to establish what has happened and identify those responsible.
“I would like to appeal directly to anyone who was in the vicinity of Station Road, Hayes from around 10pm onwards on Saturday night who may have seen the victim in company with two individuals.
“Alternatively if anyone is aware of the victim’s movements earlier that day we would be keen to hear from them.”
A forensic post mortem examination held at Fulham mortuary on Monday (April 27) gave cause of death as compression to the neck.
Anyone with information which could assist the investigation is asked to call 101 or incident room on 020 8721 4266 ref CAD 8667/25APR.
Alternatively to give information anonymously, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.