Detectives want to speak to three young men seen ‘loitering’ in Roehampton just before a man was murdered.

There is no description of the men and there have been no arrests following the killing of a man in Huntingfield Road, yesterday evening.

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A forensic officer at the scene 

However, detectives investigating the murder have issued a statement this afternoon saying they are keen to speak to three young men seen by neighbours in the area prior to the incident.

An incident room has opened at the Homicide and Major Crime Command under Detective Chief Inspector Charlie King.

DCI Charlie King said: "At this early stage we are keeping an open mind about any possible motive.

“Members the public have already provided us with accounts of three young men seen loitering in the area prior to the incident.

“I am directly appealing to these three young men to come forward and speak us.

“I am also urging anyone who may have more information regarding this incident to contact us - all calls will be treated with the utmost confidentiality."

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The area has been described as 'quiet'

Officers and ambulance staff found a man in his late 30s inside a house, injured and unconscious, just after 8.15pm.

The London Air Ambulance attended and tried to resuscitate the man but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police are in the process of contacting his next of kin and the man has not yet been formally identified.

A post-mortem examination is scheduled to take place on Friday, April 25, at St George's Hospital mortuary.

Police are still at the scene this evening carrying out an extensive search of the area and speaking residents.

Anyone who can help should call the incident room on 020 8721 4205 or if you wish to remain anonymous, Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.