Murder investigation launched in Croydon (From Your Local Guardian)

Murder investigation launched in Croydon

8:10am Wednesday 14th March 2012 in News By Hannah Williamson

Police have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man in Croydon.

Rajendra Patel was assaulted at an address on Lansdowne Road, on Tuesday, February 21.

The 48-year-old was taken to a south London hospital where he was treated for his injuries.

But Mr Patel returned to hospital on Thursday March 9, where he died the following day.

A post mortem examination held today at Croydon Mortuary gave the cause of death as pulmonary thromboembolism, deep vein thrombosis of the left thermeral vein and a fracture to the left ankle.

Police would like to speak to Daniel Bannister, 37, who they believe may have information vital to their investigation.

An incident room has opened under Acting Detective Chief Inspector Graeme Gwyn of the Homicide and Serious Crime Command.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0208 721 4801 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Do you know what happened? Did you know Rajendra Patel?

Contact the newsdesk on 0208 722 6353 or email hmcw@london.newsquest.co.uk