Post Mortem Following Death of Richard Bowes
Police launch murder investigation and appeal for more help
A post-mortem examination will be held today following the death of 68 year old Richard Bowes.
The pensioner died in hospital on Thursday following violent disorder in Springbridge Road on Monday night.
An incident room has opened at Sutton under DCI John McFarlane (HSCC).
DCI McFarlane said: "This was a brutal incident that resulted in the senseless killing of an innocent man.
''I still need the assistance of the community who may have witnessed the attack on Richard, to come forward and provide information or images they may have recorded on mobile devices.
'''This information could be crucial in catching his killer." Anyone who can assist should call the incident room on 020 8721 4205; if you wish to remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
A 22 year old man from Hanwell has been arrested on suspicion of murder, rioting and burglary.
13 August 2011
