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Clapham murder: Victim, 39, named and pictured after death with ‘serious head injuries’Murder investigation underway as Thomas Carey, from Lambeth, discovered at an address in Poynders RoadThomas Carey died at an address in Clapham after suffering serious head injuries Metropolitan Police Matt Watts, News Editor1 minute ago

Detectives have named a man who died after being found with serious head injuries in Clapham as a murder probe into his death continues.

Thomas Carey, 39, from Lambeth, was found an address at an address in Poynders Road, SW4, at around 8.35pm on Friday.

Police and the London Ambulance Service were called by the London Fire Brigade to the scene.

Despite the efforts of emergency services, he was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

Detective Chief Inspector Alison Foxwell, who is leading the investigation, said: “Our thoughts remain with Thomas’s family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.

“We continue to appeal for information and urge anyone who may have seen or heard anything unusual to contact police.

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“Any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, could prove vital to our investigation.”

No arrests have been made at this stage and enquiries remain ongoing.

Anyone with information, CCTV, doorbell footage or dashcam footage that may assist the investigation is asked to contact police on 101, quoting CAD7021/04SEP26.

Information can also be submitted via the Major Incident Public Portal.

Information can also be provided anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.

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