Murder probe is launched after 85-year-old man is found dead in south London home Submitted by daniel on Sat, 05/07/2025 - 12:00 A murder investigation has been launched after an elderly man was found dead in a south London home. The Met Police has arrested a man, 36, on suspicion of the murder of the 85-year-old pensioner. The London Ambulance Service called police officers to the property in Streatham at around 1pm on Friday after discovering the victim with several injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene despite the best efforts of emergency services to save his life. Read more about Murder probe is launched after 85-year-old man is found dead in south London homeAdd new comment