Police identify 'murdered' Southall man who previously went missing
Officers were called by the London Ambulance Service to a property in Samara Drive at 10.56am following concerns for the welfare of a man. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that a man was sadly found dead at the address.
Officers are yet to formally identify the victim, but they are confident it is 65-year-old Michael O'Donnell. An investigation has since been launched into the circumstances of his death, which is being treated as murder.
A 54-year-old man from Southall was arrested on suspicion of murder and preventing a lawful burial on the day the body was found. He remains in custody. A 28-year-old woman was also arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.
Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie from the Met's Specialist Crime Command, who is leading the investigation, said: "Family liaison officers are supporting Michael's family at this distressing time and my thoughts remain with them."
He added: "We continue to work diligently to gather evidence and establish what led to Michael's death and I would ask any local residents to take a careful look at these images to check whether they know him."
Police are appealing to those who may have seen Michael within the last two months to come forward. Individuals have been asked to consider whether they may have seen Michael either alone or with someone else since Monday, February 24.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to call police on 101 providing the reference CAD2369/23APR. They can also get in contact online by visiting the Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP) Website.
Individuals can also provide information anonymously through Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.
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