A second man has been arrested after a body was discovered in South Norwood.

Police were called just before 5.35am on Sunday over concerns for the wellbeing of a person found unresponsive in Station Road.

A man, believed to be in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Officers are in the process of informing the man’s family and formal identification awaits.

A 20-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder today.

He has been taken to a police station in south London where he is in custody.

On Monday, Agash Jeyanandam was arrested on suspicion of murder.

The 23-year-old, of Stonecroft Way in Croydon, was charged on Tuesday.

He appeared in custody at Croydon Magistrates' Court on Wednesday and was remanded to appear at the Old Bailey on Friday.

Police enquiries continue and anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or Tweet @MetCC quoting reference number CAD 1586/07AUG.

A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: "Detectives investigating the murder of a man following the discovery of a body in South Norwood have made a second arrest.

"A 20-year-old man [B] was arrested on Thursday, 11 August on suspicion of murder.

"He has been taken to a south London police station where he remains in custody.

"[A] Agash Jeyanandam, 23 (25.08.98), of Stonecroft Way, Croydon was arrested on suspicion of murder on Monday, 8 August and was charged the following day.

"He appeared in custody at Croydon Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 10 August and was remanded to appear at the Old Bailey on Friday, 12 August.

"Police were called at 05:34hrs on Sunday, 7 August after concerns were raised for the wellbeing of a person who had been found unresponsive in Station Road.

"Officers attended with the London Ambulance Service and a man, believed to be in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

"Officers are in the process of informing the man’s family and formal identification awaits.

"Enquiries continue.

"Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or Tweet @MetCC quoting CAD 1586/07AUG. Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or visiting www.crimestoppers-uk.org."