A man, 21, has been arrested and a murder investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Newham.
Police were called to an adult care facility at Glen Road on Tuesday (January 3) at around 03.45am to reports of a man injured.
Both police and London Ambulance Service attended to find a man, 34, with head injuries.
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Despite the efforts of emergency services, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
A man, 21, was arrested at the venue on suspicion of murder.
He was taken into custody where he remains.
Both he and the deceased were residents at the facility.
An investigation has been launched by detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command who are in the process of informing the man’s next of kin.
A post-mortem examination is due to be held at East Ham Mortuary on Wednesday (January 4).
Police ask that anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to call 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD751/03Jan.
You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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