Murder investigation launched into death of man (From Haringey Independent)

Murder investigation launched into death of man in Tottenham

8:36am Friday 19th June 2009 in Your Local Areas By Elizabeth Pears

A MURDER investigation has been launched following the death of a Polish man in Tottenham on Wednesday evening.

The man, who is yet to be named, was found dead by emergency services at the back of Aldi supermarket, in High Road.

The victim, believed to be in his 40s, suffered a severe head injury and was pronounced dead at the scene at 9.40pm.

The Metropolitan Police's Homicide and Serious Crime Command is investigating the death. An incident room has been set up at Hendon under Detective Chief Inspector Tony Nash.

One man was arrested at the scene on Wednesday but a further ten arrests have now been made.

The 11 suspects, ten men and one woman, are in custody at various north London police stations.

Officers are working to establish the identity of the deceased and trace his next of kin. An inquest is due to open once this has been done.

Any witnesses or anyone with any information that could assist police should call the incident room on 0208 358 0100. To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.